From tossing and turning to racing thoughts, a lot of us struggle to get those eight hours of sleep every night. We spoke to a sleep expert about how to improve our sleeping habits.

If you find yourself tossing and turning at night, struggling to wake up refreshed, these science-backed strategies can help you reclaim restful sleep.

World Sleep Day is an annual event that raises awareness about the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being. It highlights common sleep disorders, promotes healthy sleep habits, and encourages global action to improve sleep quality.

To mark World Sleep Day, a neurologist shares her advice on how to optimise sleep – along with the habits to ditch immediately