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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Imy Brighty-Potts

Experts explain why it’s OK if you want to sleep more in winter

The clocks have gone back and now the days are definitely feeling colder, darker and shorter – so your natural instincts may be telling you to hibernate.

To sleep a little more, socialise and dash around less, and basically be more like our favourite wildlife – getting cosy and quiet for winter. And actually, this might be just what we need.

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