The real reason your insomnia spikes in the winter — plus 3 simple fixes

A woman wrapped up in a white duvet looking tired and miserable after struggling with winter insomnia.

As the days get shorter and temperatures drop, some of us may find our sleep patterns changing.

This can lead to winter insomnia, a type of sleep disturbance which tends to worsen during the colder months. It not only disrupts our circadian rhythm, moods and energy but also the hormones which help us regulate sleep.