Dr Chris Dickson at Cambridge Sleep Sciences said: “Lack of sleep is a growing problem with 52 percent of the nation not getting to sleep as quickly as they should be, which could mean they’re in poor health.
“Creating separation is important as a restful environment is crucial, but many are using bedrooms as workplaces, blurring boundaries and making it harder to get to sleep.
“The lack of a commute also makes it difficult to separate work and life.
“Having good sleep hygiene is important and this includes tidying away workspaces, reducing external light, blocking out distracting noises and maintaining a room temperature of around 16°C.
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