Top 10 Tips For A Great Night’s Sleep
Today is World Sleep Day and to draw attention to the issues and to help you get a good night’s sleep, bed maker Sealy and New Zealand sleep expert Dr Alex Bartle are joining forces. According to Dr Bartle, an extra hour’s sleep every night would mean we would be happier, healthier and more productive. Also, road accidents would be reduced and hospital services under less pressure. Crazy huh? “Here’s a test; when you wake in the morning if you find you can turn over, shut your eyes and go straight back to sleep, you’re not getting enough rest,” he says. “Insomnia affects many people. Some studies have reported one-in-two adults surveyed from the general population have brief periods of difficulty sleeping. About one-in-ten has insomnia lasting longer than two weeks at a time, so it’s a significant problem that is affecting lives.” Dr Bartle says insomnia is frequently a symptom of illness, severe stress, or can be a primary sleep disorder. His Sleep Well Clinic p...