Keep your cool on hot nights

Rising temperatures and lighter evenings are an uncomfortable combination but you can improve your chances of sleeping soundly

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As we look forward to saying goodbye to spring and hello to summer, us Brits will be revelling in the prospect of sunnier days and warmer weather.

However, heat is one of the main causes of a bad night’s sleep, and we’re often left tossing, turning and searching for the cold side of the pillow when temperatures start to rise.

Dr Lindsay Browning, psychologist and sleep expert at And So To Bed, explains why heat can be so disruptive to our sleep. She says, “As we fall asleep, our body temperature naturally drops.