0-6 You may be sleeping too much

✣ Long, restorative rest is essential for health, so it’s great that you sleep easily.

But if you find it hard to get up, or nod off in your chair, other issues could be a factor.

✣ The need for prolonged sleep is known as hypersomnia, and could be down to a lack of daytime sunlight. ‘When you wake up, open the curtains to allow as much natural light to enter your bedroom as possible, which will encourage the brain to stop releasing melatonin to help you to rise from slumber,’ says Rob.

✣ A sunlight alarm clock also helps to reset the sleep/wake cycle – try the Lumie Sunrise Alarm, £39.99, Boots.

✣ See your GP if excessive sleepiness impacts on daily life, says Rob. Thyroid issues, heart problems or depression can be underlying causes.