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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Elle Hunt

Take more breaks at work, put your head in the freezer … an expert’s eight simple tips for better sleep

‘Sleep is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body’ … Aric Prather.
‘Sleep is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body’ … Aric Prather. Illustration: Veronica Cerri at Synergy/The Guardian

Many of us are hoping for a happier, healthier life in 2023. We may already be trying lifestyle changes (daily meditation, giving up dairy), but for most of us the greatest gains to be had are in sleeping better. Regardless of your specific goal – whether it be to lose weight, reduce stress, get fitter, advance at work, or be a better friend or partner – it is hard to achieve anything when you have had insufficient sleep.

On the flipside, everything seems more possible when you are well rested. Sleep boosts the immune system, regulates mood and metabolism, and can make you more productive, patient or creative. It sharpens the mind and can prolong your life.

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