Better sleep = better health

Alex Zatarin, from smart-mattress-cover maker Eight, on quality shut-eye What are the health benefits of a great night’s sleep? “Every organ in our body is at work while we sleep, regenerating and restoring. One of my favourite benefits is improved memory. Studies have shown the relationship between a lack of sleep and the development of Alzheimer’s and other conditions.” How can we improve our sleep quality? “Here at Eight [eightsleep. com], we recommend building the right environment for sleep by reducing the amount of light and noise in your bedroom, and by adjusting the thermostat to the right temperature. In addition, watch out for your routine before bedtime: avoid eating heavy foods, drinking alcohol, using your computer or phone, and falling asleep with the TV /light on.” How can the Eight mattress cover help us create the perfect sleep environment? “Before you go to bed, Eight is already ‘at work’, setting your side of the bed to the right temperature. It connects with other smart devices to make your environment appropriate for sleep, turning off lights and tellies, setting alarms and locking doors.” what can it teach us about our sleep? “Eight identifies your sleep debt and percentage of deep sleep, and provides a grading for your sleep quality.”