Put your phone down, don't drink caffeine too close to bedtime, make sure your room is dark enough - just a few of the tips that come up time and time again when we start looking into how to sleep better. While experts say these are all important, one sleep scientist recommends a different lifestyle habit change.
It's easy to reach for a glass of wine to wind down for the evening. A 'nightcap' has its name for a reason. The link between alcohol and the search for quicker sleep is strong. However, it has a profound and often underestimated negative effect on the body's ability to rest and get enough core sleep.
