Sweet Dreams Blog

Shorter days mean less light reaching your body clock, so your brain starts producing melatonin — the sleep hormone — earlier in the evening, while levels of mood-boosting serotonin drop. Feeling sleepier is a normal seasonal shift rather than a sleep problem, though darker mornings and cosier evenings can make it more noticeable.

Have you saved a mattress and been waiting to see what the Black Friday offer looks like? Before it moves from your bookmarks to your bedroom, take a closer look at the deal. Here's how to compare the options without sleepwalking into a purchase.

It's a simple wind-down that tells your body it's safe to rest. Warm your body first — a shower or bath an hour or two before bed — then settle your mind with slow breathing, gentle stretching and low light. Thirty minutes is plenty, as long as you do it consistently.

For some, they cannot go anywhere without it; others can have up to three, and then there are a few who can forgo it completely. We’re talking about pillows, of course. But what is the best option for your well-being?

Autumn in the UK rarely arrives all at once. You go to bed comfortably warm, then wake at five with cold shoulders and a duvet that suddenly feels far too thin. A week later it's mild again, and the heavier duvet feels stuffy.