How Sharing a Bed Could Ruin Your Mood, Looks and Relationships

Do you find yourself tossing and turning throughout the night, left incensed by your partner's snoring and often embroiled in a game of duvet tug of war?

If this sounds all too familiar, it may be time to consider sleeping in a separate room or bed to your loved one.

A study has found that 29 per cent of people said that their partners were the reason they couldn't get a good night's sleep.

Research suggests poor sleep increases the risk of depression, mood swings, heart disease, stroke, respiratory failure, increased signs of aging and increases the risk of divorce, experts say it may be worth considering other options in the bedroom.

Sleep expert Dr Guy Meadows says that many bedtime battles are the result of variations in bedtime routines.

"Compromise is the key, so find a routine that works for both parties. If that doesn't work, it may be a case of using ear plugs and eye masks to block out any unwanted noise and light," he said.
“Using multiple blankets rather than a single duvet can help as it allows each person to easily change temperature according to their needs throughout the night."

The most common sleep disorder is snoring, which affects 40 per cent of the population.

Dr Meadows suggests having the snorer sleep on their side and avoiding sedatives such as alcohol and antihistamines to help to improve airflow and limit snoring.

Read the full story on the NZ Herald. 

- Daily Mail