Welcome to the 4th edition of all things sleep

Did you know
For every runner, it is important to maintain cardiovascular health. Sleeping at night allows blood to circulate around every part of the body, when you’re in deep sleep, your heart rate and breathing change continuously which promotes cardiovascular health. Adequate sleep can also reduce the risk of heart disease, asthma and metabolic diseases.

Top Tip #4

Change your lighting

Similar to those electronic devices the lamps in your bedroom or the lighting before you go to bed can all affect your ability to sleep. The melatonin hormone helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle and your exposure to light controls these hormone levels. Try dimming your lights atleast two hours before bed or switch the main light for a lamp to help your body get ready to sleep.

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Pop back next Wednesday for top tip #5

Happy sleeping

The Welfare Team!