Scandi sleep method good for heart, brain health and blood pressure

The Scandinavian sleep method is gaining popularity as couples seek new ways to transform their sleep habits, and improve their health. But is this trend just about comfort, or could adopting the Scandinavian sleep style actually help save your relationship and make you feel better?

Andrew Seed, Managing Director at The Odd Company , said: “The Scandinavian sleep method involves a couple using two separate single duvets on a shared double bed to reduce sleep disturbances. Instead of wrestling over a single shared duvet, each person has their own, suited to their preferred weight and warmth. The Scandinavian sleep method prevents issues like one partner hogging the covers or another overheating, while still allowing the intimacy of sharing a bed.

“This sleep method can be great for both relationships and individual health. By having your own duvets, you can create your perfect sleep set-up, which in turn can allow you to sleep more, and deeper. Sleep is crucial for supporting healthy brain function. In fact, sleep deficiency is linked with the likes of heart disease, kidney disease, and high blood pressure. So, if sleeping methods can help improve our sleep, we’re all for adopting them.

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“The Scandinavian sleep method can have a positive impact on relationships. Most couples have, at some point, will have dealt with the frustration of a partner hogging or stealing the duvet. In fact, research shows that hogging the duvet is actually the number one cause of bedroom-arguments. By giving each partner their own duvet, this method eliminates one of the most common sources of nighttime tension, allowing sleep to feel more intimate and conflict-free.

“The right duvet for you depends on your personal preferences—do you tend to overheat at night or feel chilly? Selecting the right material and tog rating can make all the difference. For those who tend to get warm at night, a lighter duvet filled with materials like feathers or down can help regulate your temperature and prevent overheating. On the other hand, if you often feel the cold, a heavier duvet with insulating fillings and a higher tog rating can provide the extra warmth you need for a restful night. With the Scandinavian sleep method, both hot and cold sleepers can tailor their bedding to suit their needs, ensuring a comfortable sleep without the one sweating or another shivering.”