Struggling to get to sleep is an issue for many people, and some might resort to slightly more unique methods to try and nod off.
The required eight hours of quality sleep is often not achieved for some of the population, which can affect health and energy levels.
A study conducted by Vitality Health Insurance found that almost one in five people (19%) surveyed admitted they never got a good's night sleep.
They also asked for methods people used to try and get to sleep which brought up some more creative ideas.
10 unusual methods Brits use to try and get to sleep
The survey from Vitality Health Insurance shared the 10 most unusual methods Brits used to try and get to sleep were as follows:
1. Do a hard brain puzzle or sudoku (9% of those surveyed)
2. Listen to something boring, such as the shipping forecast (9%)
3. Change ends of the bed (8%)
4. Change rooms (6%)
5. Get into bed with someone else in the household (6%)
6. Forcefully yawn (4%)
7. Walk around the block (4%)
8. Repeatedly blink eyes (4%)
9. Do a full beauty regime – e.g., waxing and face mask (4%)
10. Sleep in the garden (3%)
Dr Roshane Mohidin, Vitality GP and Healthcare Pathways and Behavioural Change, comments: “Sleep is fundamentally important to our health and energy levels with most of the adult population requiring around 8 hours of quality sleep to perform at their best.
"A lack of sleep can have a real impact on mood, energy and concentration levels as well as leading to increased feelings of irritability or anxiety.
"While prolonged sleep loss can also weaken the body’s immune system and render it prone to colds or other infections, as well as increasing the risk of health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes.
“To ensure you get a good night’s sleep, it’s important to assess your sleeping pattern and consider what changes can be made.
"Whether it’s limiting screen time before bed, increasing the amount of physical activity you’re getting or reducing your caffeine intake in the afternoon – small changes can make a big difference and give you an energy-boosting good night’s sleep.”
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