Are you SLEEP SMART?

Improve your rest and boost your body and mind with our fun quiz

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You probably already know that most of us need seven to nine hours of shut-eye a night to feel our best, or that napping after 4pm wreaks havoc on a bedtime routine.

But are you clued up on all the other habits - good and bad - that can have an impact on your sleep? Take our quiz to test your knowledge and get our expert advice so you can fall asleep and stay asleep, every night.

Grab a pen and circle the answers that best describe you.

1 WHAT IS THE IDEAL BEDROOM TEMPERATURE FOR SLEEPING?

A 25-27C B 16-18C C 13-15C

2 WHICH OF THESE ITEMS IS BEST TO ADD TO YOUR BATH FOR THE CALMING BENEFITS?

A Magnesium flakes

B Rosehip bubble bath

C Peppermint bath oil

3 WHAT SORT OF TIME SHOULD YOU HAVE A BRISK WALK TO HELP YOU NOD OFF AT NIGHT?

A Midday B 6pm C 7am

4 WHAT IS SLEEP BRUXISM?

A Teeth-grinding

B Excessive daytime sleepiness

C A breathing technique to help you drift off

5 HOW LONG BEFORE BEDTIME SHOULD YOU TURN OFF DIGITAL DEVICES?

A 10 minutes

B 30 minutes

C 60 minutes

6 WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BEAT A BOUT OF INSOMNIA?

A Go into a different room to read

B Head to the kitchen for a big snack

C Binge-watch a TV series

7 WHICH SLEEPING POSITION SHOULD YOU AVOID IF YOU HAVE NECK PAIN?

A On your side

B On your back

C On your tummy

8 HOW DOES ALCOHOL AFFECT YOUR REST?

A Sleep cycles are deeper

B Frequent waking

C Louder snores