Dame Judi Dench has revealed her trick that never fails when she is trying to get to sleep.
Judi, who was born in Heworth, North Yorkshire, said she would not change anything about her lifestyle to have a smooth face or a flat stomach.
However, when she really needs to get to sleep, she has one simple trick that always works, and it is backed by experts.
In an interview with broadcaster Zeb Soanes, Judi revealed her love of classical music and how she uses it to get to sleep.
How does Dame Judi Dench get to sleep?
She told Zeb: "I listen to Classic FM.
"Especially at night sometimes, if I can’t sleep.
"Classic FM is my friend, neighbour, lover... anything you like.
"I’m right there with my ear at the radio."
Research shows music that is slow, soft, and gentle in tone, simple, and instrumental like classical and ambient music can help you fall asleep.
Nature sounds and familiar music can also help people relax enough to drop off into a deep sleep.
Research done by the Sleep Foundation found that calming music helps to lower the levels of the stress hormone cortisol and increases dopamine.
It will also calm your nervous system, slow your breathing, and lower your heart rate.
If you choose to listen to slow music of around 60 to 80 beats per minute and pick instrumental or gentle classical pieces, it should help you fall asleep more easily.
Classic FM has a range of bedtime playlists that you can easily put on before going to bed if you don’t want to spend time scrolling to find the perfect track.
Why do older women find it hard to sleep?
Many women who are going through the menopause will find it much harder to fall asleep.
This is because, as oestrogen and progesterone decline, sleep can be lighter and more fragmented, along with night sweats and hot flushes, which can make it harder to sleep.
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The Study of Women’s Health Across the Nation (SWAN) has found that sleep quality and duration will decline significantly during the menopausal transition.
More than half of postmenopausal women experience sleep problems, with insomnia being one of the most common complaints.
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