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Sleep duration and quality are affected by many factors, from room temperature to mood and lighting, so here are some tips to create the ultimate snooze sanctuary

Organic Irish mattress from Limerick-based Natural Sleep, which offers an adjustable option for beds

Nothing compares to sleep to melt away the stresses of daily living, yet for many of us, a solid eight hours to keep us in the pink of health can often prove elusive.

Everything from bedroom temperature, acoustics, mattress quality, lighting and layout can have a massive impact on our capacity to wind down quickly and drift off with ease.

From improved air quality to the joy of natural materials against the skin, here are ...