Christmas markets are a hub of festive cheer, but the food and drink on offer could be the Grinch that steals your sleep. Here's what you need to know to avoid tossing and turning all night
While Christmas markets may be the epicentre of festive merriment, the food and drink on offer could potentially play the Grinch to your good night's sleep. From bratwurst loaded with paprika to sweet mince pies and steaming mugs of mulled wine, these seasonal favourites could spell disaster for your slumber.
"Over time, this can become a vicious cycle. Sleep deprivation sends our brain into survival mode-we're more likely to crave junk food when we're tired, and we produce more grehlin and less leptin . Meanwhile, a recent study found that ultra-processed foods are linked with an increased risk of insomnia."
This not only affects your own rest but can also impact your partner's—potentially straining relationships. In the UK, 3.75 million snorers are said to regularly interrupt their partners' sleep, with snoring being a factor in breakups for approximately one in six couples. But it's not just a lack of tolerance causing these issues; interrupted sleep significantly affects the health and wellbeing of the disturbed partner.
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