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Western Telegraph
21-07-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
GP warning as bedtime habit could be affecting your health
It's the bad habit that many of us have got into while binge-watching a Netflix series in bed or reading a book on a lazy weekend. And according to a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 adults, nearly a third of Brits admit to eating in bed. But is the habit that's increasingly common, surprisingly harmful? Working closely with Land of Beds on the study, health expert and GP Dr Katrina O'Donnell, said: 'Eating close to bedtime or in bed can affect sleep quality and disrupt your sleep pattern. 'This is often due to issues like acid reflux and indigestion, which can be triggered by lying down with a full stomach. 'It puts extra strain on the digestive system and can make it harder to relax and fall asleep.' Not only can it affect our digestion, but it also increases the likelihood of bacteria, dust mites, and mould producing in our sheets. Dr O'Donnell continued: 'From a hygiene perspective, eating in bed can create a breeding ground for bacteria. Tips for sleeping in the heat 'Crumbs may attract pests and food can leave stains or odours that require more frequent changing of bed linen. 'In general, it's best to avoid eating in bed to help maintain a clean, healthy, and restful sleep environment.' Eating in bed wasn't the only bad hygiene habit that was found. The study also revealed that: A third of Brits have slept in the same bedsheets for over a month Around one in six have never washed their duvet or pillows 60% use their phones in bed before sleep 44% don't shower before bed 28% of people let their pets sleep in their bed 22% have never cleaned their mattress Around one in six have signs of mould or damp in their bedroom How do I improve my sleep naturally? Ideally, everyone would like to achieve eight hours of sleep, so setting a sleep schedule could be a good idea. Recommended reading: Creating a restful environment by keeping your room cool and dark is also essential, as well as limiting any naps in the day. Trying to aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily is also important. This could range from having a brisk walk, cycling, swimming, or even just parking further from the supermarket to carry bags back to the car.
South Wales Argus
17-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
GP warning as bedtime habit could be affecting your health
It's the bad habit that many of us have got into while binge-watching a Netflix series in bed or reading a book on a lazy weekend. And according to a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 adults, nearly a third of Brits admit to eating in bed. But is the habit that's increasingly common, surprisingly harmful? Working closely with Land of Beds on the study, health expert and GP Dr Katrina O'Donnell, said: 'Eating close to bedtime or in bed can affect sleep quality and disrupt your sleep pattern. 'This is often due to issues like acid reflux and indigestion, which can be triggered by lying down with a full stomach. 'It puts extra strain on the digestive system and can make it harder to relax and fall asleep.' Not only can it affect our digestion, but it also increases the likelihood of bacteria, dust mites, and mould producing in our sheets. Dr O'Donnell continued: 'From a hygiene perspective, eating in bed can create a breeding ground for bacteria. Tips for sleeping in the heat 'Crumbs may attract pests and food can leave stains or odours that require more frequent changing of bed linen. 'In general, it's best to avoid eating in bed to help maintain a clean, healthy, and restful sleep environment.' Eating in bed wasn't the only bad hygiene habit that was found. The study also revealed that: A third of Brits have slept in the same bedsheets for over a month Around one in six have never washed their duvet or pillows 60% use their phones in bed before sleep 44% don't shower before bed 28% of people let their pets sleep in their bed 22% have never cleaned their mattress Around one in six have signs of mould or damp in their bedroom How do I improve my sleep naturally? Ideally, everyone would like to achieve eight hours of sleep, so setting a sleep schedule could be a good idea. Recommended reading: Creating a restful environment by keeping your room cool and dark is also essential, as well as limiting any naps in the day. Trying to aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily is also important. This could range from having a brisk walk, cycling, swimming, or even just parking further from the supermarket to carry bags back to the car.
South Wales Guardian
17-07-2025
- Health
- South Wales Guardian
GP warning as bedtime habit could be affecting your health
It's the bad habit that many of us have got into while binge-watching a Netflix series in bed or reading a book on a lazy weekend. And according to a nationwide survey of more than 1,000 adults, nearly a third of Brits admit to eating in bed. But is the habit that's increasingly common, surprisingly harmful? Working closely with Land of Beds on the study, health expert and GP Dr Katrina O'Donnell, said: 'Eating close to bedtime or in bed can affect sleep quality and disrupt your sleep pattern. 'This is often due to issues like acid reflux and indigestion, which can be triggered by lying down with a full stomach. 'It puts extra strain on the digestive system and can make it harder to relax and fall asleep.' Not only can it affect our digestion, but it also increases the likelihood of bacteria, dust mites, and mould producing in our sheets. Dr O'Donnell continued: 'From a hygiene perspective, eating in bed can create a breeding ground for bacteria. 'Crumbs may attract pests and food can leave stains or odours that require more frequent changing of bed linen. 'In general, it's best to avoid eating in bed to help maintain a clean, healthy, and restful sleep environment.' Eating in bed wasn't the only bad hygiene habit that was found. The study also revealed that: A third of Brits have slept in the same bedsheets for over a month Around one in six have never washed their duvet or pillows 60% use their phones in bed before sleep 44% don't shower before bed 28% of people let their pets sleep in their bed 22% have never cleaned their mattress Around one in six have signs of mould or damp in their bedroom Ideally, everyone would like to achieve eight hours of sleep, so setting a sleep schedule could be a good idea. Recommended reading: Leading GP issues stark cancer warning to men across the UK How to stay cool and sleep better during a heatwave Creating a restful environment by keeping your room cool and dark is also essential, as well as limiting any naps in the day. Trying to aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity daily is also important. This could range from having a brisk walk, cycling, swimming, or even just parking further from the supermarket to carry bags back to the car.
Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Expert swears BRAT diet could leave you sleeping like a baby
What you eat throughout the day can hugely impact the quality of sleep you get once you hop into bed. Now, experts have advised that the so-called 'BRAT diet' could well offer the recipe for a night of pleasant dreams Getting a good night's sleep is crucial for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, ensuring your brain and body are able to keep pace with the demands of the day. Unfortunately, drifting off can sometimes be far easier said than done, especially when the weather warms up a bit and you're left with no idea what to do with your duvet. Sleep quality can, of course, be affected by a number of factors, including environment, stress, and what you've been eating and drinking that day. Now, managing your stress levels can be a little more complicated, but keeping track of your food could help you feel a little bit more in control, and you don't necessarily have to be a gourmet chef to have deliciously sweet dreams. In fact, experts swear by following the so-called 'BRAT diet' in order to enjoy the best possible rest - and it has nothing whatsoever to do with Charli XCX's album of summer 2024. As per advice shared by UK-based sleep specialists Land of Beds, the reason you could be struggling to get any decent shut-eye could be due to a high-carbohydrate diet, which includes food such as white rice, bread, potatoes and pasta.. These dishes may well be disrupting your body's natural sleep cycle without you even realising it, by reducing melatonin levels - an important hormone for sleep -and delaying your body's internal clock, in a way that makes it harder to both fall asleep and stay asleep. Land of Beds gurus have also warned that high-carb dinners, or eating shortly before bedtime - could lead to you waking up frequently at night, while reducing slow-wave sleep, the deep stage of rest which is absolutely vital when it comes to physical recovery and immune support. As many of us know all too well, a poor night's sleep can have far more wide-reaching effects than simply feeling groggy all day. The knock-on effects of waking up feeling less than refreshed can impact your appetite, metabolism, and weight management, making it far trickier to keep up your fitness routine. Not getting enough sleep is known to boost a person's cravings for sugar and processed foods. Frustratingly, as a result of this, sleep is affected yet again, creating a grim cycle that can feel impossible to break out of. But how do you get back into a more beneficial routine? According to this team of experts, lighter, sleep-supportive meals are more suitable for the evening, especially those which fit in with the BRAT diet, which includes easily digestible foods such as bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. Gentle on the stomach, cooking yourself a BRAT-worthy evening meal means you likely won't be awoken by any disruptive digestive issues. To supplement this, foods which are naturally high in magnesium and tryptophan, including marmite, canned tuna, nuts, Greek yoghurt, avocado and tofu, can also support production of melatonin, helping to get your body into a relaxed state before bed.
