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Hacks to improve your sleep
Laura Albulario & Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson
Australians are among the world’s best sleepers but recent global events, from the pandemic to war and floods, have had an overall negative effect on our sleep.
Here are some tips and tools for a good night’s sleep.
WEIGHTED BLANKETS
Do they work? A recent survey found sleep improved for almost 70 per cent of users, although this was commissioned by a weighted blanket retailer.
MATTRESS AND PILLOW
Renew your mattress every seven to 10 years, and pillows every two to three years. But note, you can’t buy your way out of poor sleep. It's all about behaviour.
AMBIENCE
Around 18 degrees is an optimal bedroom temperature, and use eye masks and ear plugs where necessary.
DEVICES
Switch off devices at least 30 minutes before bedtime, as the blue light they emit can delay the secretion of sleep hormone melatonin.
THOUGHT-STOPPERS
A notepad or worry jar beside the bed can help get concerns and to-do-lists out of your head.
SLEEP GADGETS
Consider an app or device to investigate your quality of sleep. Alternatively a soundscape app can provide meditation and songs to lull you to sleep.
																											

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