As we age, it is crucial to prioritize healthy sleeping habits to impact how we age, with experts recommending adults to go to bed by 1am for optimal aging. A new study in the journal Sleep reveals that having a consistent sleep schedule is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than sleep duration, with individuals who maintain regular sleeping patterns having up to a 48% lower risk of all-cause mortality. To establish a more consistent sleeping pattern, experts suggest following a pre-bedtime routine and incorporating relaxation techniques such as meditation or reading to signal the body that it’s time for sleep.
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Where hosepipe ban for millions comes into place today
Southern Water has implemented a hosepipe ban affecting Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, effective from 9 am today, due to critically low water levels amid prolonged dry weather. Residents face fines for violating the ban, which aims to conserve water during a time when the UK's reservoirs are significantly depleted, with ongoing drought conditions impacting agriculture and water supply infrastructure. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Southern Water has imposed a hosepipe ban...
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