Bed times: experts reveal the exact time to stop what you're doing to maximise your sleep

Too many screens before bed will have a negative impact on sleep (Image: Getty) Watching TV, drinking coffee, doomscrolling on our phones and even sipping water can all have a negative effect on our sleep. Here the experts tell us what time we need to stop each habit in order to achieve the best quality kip. Drinking water Cut off o’clock: One to two hours before bed Staying hydrated is essential but according to the experts it’s a good idea to drink most of your fluids early in the day as too much water before bedtime can cause nocturia, the need to urinate at night.

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