Stop poor sleep AGEING YOU

Lack of proper rest could be having more of an impact than you realise

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Eye bags getting you down? Foggy head sabotaging your getup-and-go? A lack of quality shuteye might be to blame.

And as autumn begins, and we battle the daytime slump that often comes with grey skies and chillier weather, it’s even more important to prioritise rest. That’s because poor sleep can not only lead to cognitive decline and increase your risk of diseases, it also encourages wrinkles and lacklustre skin. But don’t panic - with just a few tweaks to your diet and lifestyle, you’ll be sleeping through the night, getting healthier and turning back the clock.

Manage stress

Are you one of the 45%** of Brits who say stress keeps them awake? We know that exercise helps us cope with life's demands, but switching your workout to the morning could benefit your body and mind at night. Working out at 7am could help you get a better night's rest, found a US study. Early exercisers saw a 10% drop in blood pressure, slept longer and had more beneficial sleep cycles compared to those who worked out at 1pm or 7pm.

Master the wind down