How to get a good night’s sleep: the best and worst food and drink – The Times

Diet myths dispelled, from night time milk to kiwis before bed

The Sunday Times, 

According to Style’s recent sleep survey, only 12% of women get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night. There are many ways to improve the duration and quality of your shut-eye, such as establishing a consistent routine and creating a restful bedroom environment. Adjusting your diet — both in terms of what and how you eat — can also have an impact.

When should I stop drinking caffeine?
We all know that caffeine is a stimulant, but did you know it can stay in your system for hours after you drink it? “Caffeine has a half-life of six hours and a quarter-life of 12 hours,” says Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and the author of Why We Sleep. That means that if you have…

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