Snuggle down now for a cosier and comfier winter

THE colder nights ahead might make you want to go to bed earlier and stay in bed longer longer. However, this only works if your bed is warm, cosy and comfortable. Around half of the population suffer sleepless nights because of the cold. The answer is to wear warm nightclothes and soft bed socks to help improve circulation to the extremities, so you are not woken up by the cold. Use a duvet with a high tog rating — or several layers of bedding. Above all, avoid a saggy mattress. If yours is more than seven years old, it could be time for a new one. Beds with adjustable neck, foot, head and leg rests are now readily available — good for anyone who has to spend a lot of time in bed or who has high blood pressure or rheumatism.rheumatism Snuggle in bed to read or watch TV with full support from the raised headrest. An adjustable bed makes it easier to get up in the morning and to retreat into bed at the end of the day, as it will sit you up or lie you down, so that you can slide in or out. And for those with joint pain, the bed can be adjusted at the touch of a button to achieve positional relief. This can be far more comfortable than struggling with aches and pains on a flat bed that might be past its best. As with rise and recline chairs, the leg raise can help reduce swelling and improve circulation. Prepare now for a cosier, comfier winter!