Pillow Talk with Dr Idzikowski; Dr Chris Idzikowski Is Director of the Edinburgh Sleep Centre

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Byline: Chris Idzikowski

November is sleep disturbance month, according to findings of a recent survey.

The three areas of sleep that can falter are duration, quality and continuity. Insomnia (too little sleep) and hypersomnia (too much sleep) are also prevalent at this time of year.

Turning the heat up in the house results in poor breathing.

The survey of 4,000 people by the manufacturers of Crampex tablets, which can relieve nocturnal muscle pain, found that the average continuous block of sleep is about five hours.

When I'm asked what constitutes a good night's sleep, I say sufficient duration, quality and continuity so that you wake …