Around one-third of adults do not get the minimum seven hours sleep per night, with up to one-in-seven experiencing chronic insomnia.
Although sleep problems are strongly associated with mental health issues, even people who generally sleep well can benefit from tweaking their routine.
For example, only 46 minutes of extra sleep is enough to generate improvements in a person’s overall flourishing.
People who sleep this much extra per night experience more gratitude and resilience, plus they display more prosocial behaviours, such as helping others.
These 12 studies provide tips on how to improve sleep for everyone, from what we eat and drink, to the bedroom environment and the thoughts racing through our heads.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean