The best pillow for you will depend on your individual needs. What works for someone else may not work for you, so it’s important to find a pillow that suits your sleep style and fits your body type. For example if you’re a side sleeper then look for a firmer pillow, while if you’re a back sleeper then you should opt for something softer. If you suffer from neck or shoulder pain it’s best to choose something with more support, such as an orthopedic pillow. What is most important is that you find a pillow that feels comfortable and provides the right amount of support to ensure a good night’s sleep.

Fact

An hour of exercise a day goes a long way. People who are physically active for approximately seven hours a week are 40% less likely to die early compared to people who are only active for less than 30 minutes a week.

Myth

Watching tv helps you fall asleep.

If you like watching TV before you drift off to sleep you’re not alone. In the United States watching television is by far the most popular pre-sleep activity.

Often TV is used as a sleep aid, the flickering light and constant background noise causing enough mental distraction to calm a busy mind before falling asleep.

However, research has shown that sleeping with the TV emits light with a blue-ish hue. Light is the most important regulator of our biological clock, and blue light specifically is what regulates the secretion of melatonin, the sleep hormone. When exposed to blue light our body stops producing melatonin and we feel alert and awake.