<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/wellness/sleep Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Waking up at 3 a.m. was ruining my sleep score — until I tried the 7:1 sleep rule and now I'm hitting 90 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-tried-the-7-1-sleep-rule-and-finally-hit-90-on-my-sleep-tracker-heres-all-the-ways-its-boosting-my-metrics 2s57YqXD5aA3a5qtnB2B7c Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:32:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Reading in bed was causing me to wake up at 3 a.m. — until an insomnia expert made this simple routine tweak to help me sleep through ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-bedtime-reading-habit-that-could-be-behind-your-3-a-m-wake-ups RRya6ctZsmcQpKk3oSpni7 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:13:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used to wake up at 3 a.m. because of a common TV habit — this doctor’s simple fix helped me finally sleep through ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-kept-waking-up-at-3-a-m-until-a-doctor-told-me-to-stop-making-this-common-evening-mistake-and-61-percent-of-us-do-it 78cz6VtV2wqda2D57LaS7A Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:38:08 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:16:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-researcher-shares-4-unusual-tips-for-falling-asleep-quickly-and-they-include-watching-re-runs-of-your-fave-tv-show BHH8uAN5rgfEA8jUXWTzPP Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:57:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried a Chief Medical Officer's hack to fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. and it worked — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-tried-a-chief-medical-officers-hack-to-fall-asleep-fast-after-waking-up-at-3-a-m-and-it-worked-heres-why 6sybVYa6iUSr3e4YHFqWfY Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:11:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went from 5 to 7 hours sleep a night using the '7:1 rule' — but only after a doctor made this key change to my routine ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-went-from-5-to-7-hours-sleep-a-night-using-the-7-1-rule-but-only-after-a-doctor-made-this-key-change-to-my-routine cYh7TPHCSQ3NYTZKAU8QPM Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:20:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Trouble falling asleep? Brushing your teeth right before bed could be to blame, expert says ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/trouble-falling-asleep-brushing-your-teeth-right-before-bed-could-be-to-blame-expert-says TpYbuacKuJn6bQqo4vZckX Sat, 13 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I was exhausted after waking up at 3 a.m. each night — until I tried this 20-minute energy reset approved by doctors' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-was-exhausted-after-waking-up-at-3-a-m-each-night-until-i-tried-this-20-minute-energy-reset-approved-by-doctors m96EUgz27MZDPRixhPvSpF Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:27:58 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:07:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was struggling to fall asleep, yet waking up at 3 a.m. — until an expert made this simple change to my routine ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-was-struggling-to-fall-asleep-yet-waking-up-at-3-a-m-until-an-expert-made-this-simple-change-to-my-routine wvG34WHmXEH4JWuQA6zMZ7 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:07:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is dreaming a sign of good sleep? It depends on one key factor, experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/is-dreaming-a-sign-of-good-sleep GMEVHZxmz9PWrndqseWRHZ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried the '7:1 sleep rule' doctors rate as the best way to stop 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-tried-the-7-1-sleep-rule-doctors-rate-as-the-best-way-to-stop-3-a-m-wake-ups-heres-why-it-works 99PHpYUo4QVa8nPYbFGLAh Sun, 07 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 09:12:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Anxiety and stress were keeping me awake — until experts shared a simple bedtime rule to help me fall asleep fast ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/anxiety-and-stress-were-keeping-me-awake-until-experts-shared-a-simple-bedtime-rule-to-help-me-fall-asleep-fast yRCUxiLbdpxAMeGdnCNGvM Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I kept waking up at 3 a.m. until I ditched this 'healthy' sleep habit — an expert explains why I had to stop it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-kept-waking-up-at-3-a-m-until-i-ditched-this-healthy-sleep-habit-an-expert-explains-why KShNa2hxCi43ZCTMs62K2d Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:04:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 things an insomnia expert does before bed to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/4-things-an-insomnia-expert-does-before-bed-to-fall-asleep-fast-and-sleep-through-the-night q3GRHKebb55bJ6YGURXe8e Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:43:42 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:55:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I get less than 6 hours sleep — doctors share 5 golden rules to help me get more sleep to boost my longevity and health ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/science-links-poor-sleep-increased-cancer-risk-expert-advice vpqt7U5BvREQQRPKT2G2CE Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:12:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $2 household staple stops bed bugs ruining your vacation and is small enough to fit in your carry-on ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/lint-roller-bed-bugs yJoVqUQazvsXJpEHPKMmZ3 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:19:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the longevity focused metric in your sleep score that can indicate how well you’re ageing — experts explain why and how to improve yours ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/this-longevity-focused-metric-in-your-sleep-score-predicts-how-well-you-are-aging L5npKuwqPzjhDiYQDqQimQ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:18:26 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:09:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waking up with zero energy this summer? You're probably making this common sleep mistake — here's how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/waking-up-with-zero-energy-this-summer-youre-probably-making-this-common-sleep-mistake-heres-how-to-fix-it hA5s5Wd9Dps3vYjy4WJ3X3 Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:40:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 habits that can interfere with your Apple Watch's sleep tracking accuracy — here's how to avoid my mistakes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/5-habits-that-can-interfere-with-your-apple-watchs-sleep-tracking-accuracy-heres-how-to-avoid-my-mistakes x3y5eDLLyEZNea6MzCsnzP Sat, 30 May 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:42:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, you don't need 8 hours sleep a night — new study shows this is all the sleep you need for healthy aging ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-duration-slow-biological-aging-study x54ePkf5JVSKwSGwPFFqQC Thu, 28 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:22:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched nightly doomscrolling for 7 ChatGPT prompts — and I'm finally sleeping better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-replaced-doomscrolling-with-7-chatgpt-journaling-prompts-and-finally-slept-better oxrsmnZEybMB84n8AGbNJm Sat, 16 May 2026 04:30:00 +0000 Sun, 17 May 2026 12:16:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tom's Guide AI Awards 2026: 20 gadgets and tools shaping our future ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/toms-guide-ai-awards-2026 XmzqFRk3ydoCucoEkH57pn Fri, 08 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 15:03:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 overlooked Google Clock app features helped me quit bedtime doomscrolling to get more sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/these-5-overlooked-google-clock-app-features-helped-me-quit-bedtime-doomscrolling-to-get-more-sleep TJwXLedPM675zfvmH4uKAH Tue, 05 May 2026 10:55:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I get 6 hours of sleep a night, but is that enough? I asked a board-certified doctor — here’s what he said ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-get-6-hours-of-sleep-a-night-but-is-that-enough-i-asked-a-board-certified-doctor-heres-what-he-said cMm3TzN8tsaKef6HYcieg Sun, 03 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is spring cleaning your mattress voiding your warranty? 3 things to stop doing immediately ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/is-spring-cleaning-your-mattress-voiding-your-warranty-3-things-to-stop-doing-immediately 3UsddeXKAJEHwEABxnZAH3 Fri, 01 May 2026 11:20:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ New study reveals that timing exercise to match your body clock 'chronotype' may lower cardiovascular disease and improve sleep quality — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/new-study-reveals-that-timing-exercise-to-match-your-body-clock-chronotype-may-lower-cardiovascular-disease-and-improve-sleep-quality-heres-how nM3d4xeb3ii6uzGiTxwRKK Fri, 01 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep apnea weakens muscles and bone health, new study says — doctors explain why and how to manage it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/sleep-apnea-muscle-and-bone-health-study KfAdpmRVnBrHNkWVdnDXZa Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:51:10 +0000 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:53:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 'healthy' bedtime habit caused my insomnia — a doctor explains why and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/this-healthy-bedtime-habit-caused-my-insomnia-a-doctor-explains-why-and-how-to-fix-it cjBToAnKrTtoSyrcJQxRhE Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/i-fell-back-asleep-fast-at-3-a-m-using-a-brain-researchers-5-minute-trick-heres-why-it-works gH7Rt2WnXR55G3sEQEkAK8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:23 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:49:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget the Military Method — the '3-2-1 rule' helps me fall asleep in minutes and it's easier to use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-the-military-method-the-3-2-1-rule-helps-me-fall-asleep-in-minutes-and-its-easier-to-use SDVZVs2kFZRCo4mjBqF6vE Sun, 26 Apr 2026 04:45:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:24:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ A sleep doctor for pro athletes shares 4 expert tactics for ‘gold medal sleep’ and day-long energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/a-sleep-doctor-for-pro-athletes-shares-4-expert-tactics-for-gold-medal-sleep-and-day-long-energy ChyMF3LfERurXJdaDf2omE Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:41:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 15-minute sunlight rule ended my morning energy slump and brain fog — and it can increase energy levels by 20%, doctors say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-15-minute-sunlight-rule-ended-my-morning-energy-slump-and-brain-fog-and-it-can-increase-energy-levels-by-20-percent-doctors-say yYqn3VSfTSPX7gajX9oZx3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:42:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is glycine or magnesium better for deep sleep? 2 board-certified doctors respond ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/glycine-or-magnesium-which-is-best-for-sleep kiW7ZLxA3Q9ii2jvgnEfSJ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:25:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Science says regular, good quality sleep can add up to 4 years to your life — these are the hacks I swear by ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/science-says-regular-good-quality-sleep-can-add-up-to-four-years-to-your-life-these-are-the-hacks-i-swear-by-to-fall-asleep-at-the-same-time-every-night dUmQ7q4KnABso4XJxRfnFZ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:26:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was waking up at 3 a.m. for weeks — these 3 relaxation techniques help me fall back asleep fast again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-was-waking-up-at-3-a-m-for-weeks-these-3-relaxation-techniques-help-me-fall-back-asleep-fast-again CW4NPehxNxQNsHUxb6tkH7 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:26:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/5-apple-watch-sleep-tracker-settings-that-are-vital-for-sleep-lab-accuracy GqBzNX9VVrrSdJ5iEMoKNn Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:39:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is sleeping with a fan on bad for you? A respiratory expert weighs in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/is-sleeping-with-a-fan-on-bad-for-you-a-respiratory-expert-weighs-in 5bDqVhbJkWtXcnZQWj93H Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m getting 2 hours extra sleep a night and more energy after making this simple change to my routine — but there’s a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-have-more-energy-and-better-moods-since-making-this-simple-change-to-my-sleep-routine-but-theres-a-catch TJF7u6fQBgtUMUBaMtoxhD Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:37:10 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:12:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/apple-watch-7-1-sleep-rule-longevity ZCm2i8DP6cu3xEYM6mwHv Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:58:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/still-exhausted-after-sleeping-for-seven-or-eight-hours-these-are-the-3-key-areas-of-sleep-quality-to-focus-on-for-better-energy-experts-say LiP5mSXQbJwjQSCc3gXDcg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:32:12 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:48:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed my morning exhaustion by ditching my snooze button habit — here’s the expert 3-step reset that helped me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/ive-gone-from-early-bird-to-snooze-button-queen-this-spring-a-sleep-expert-explains-why-and-how-to-reclaim-my-energy a84pfoeosKhVR6yYn8GjMH Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:43:20 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was sleeping 8 hours a night but waking up exhausted — until a doctor taught me 3 tricks for ‘switching off’ before bed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-was-sleeping-8-hours-a-night-but-waking-up-exhausted-until-a-doctor-taught-me-3-tricks-for-switching-off-before-bed qSUBJ6SQ5Ayz65WVitebya Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:50:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/5-things-i-do-at-night-to-wake-up-with-energy-each-day-tips-from-a-sleep-coach-who-used-to-have-insomnia 4gDNsgh7QyxnWt8NDoZjU7 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:17:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ A warm shower or bath before bed helps you fall asleep fast — but timing is key, sleep expert reveals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/want-to-fall-asleep-fast-and-wake-with-lots-of-energy-this-is-the-simple-temperature-pre-loading-hack-a-sleep-expert-recommends fZ5rXJjrym3SrgZJs8rsC Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:07:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/nordic-sleep-hack-for-better-rest vvAuirV3yyTHxiBZNdjDnY Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:17:55 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:18:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your mattress and pillow needs change as you age — experts share what to look for in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/your-mattress-and-pillow-needs-change-as-you-age-experts-share-what-to-look-for-in-your-40s-50s-60s-and-beyond d4MBdsiiXPgMBvUhoidPFS Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:50:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I couldn't sleep because of nighttime anxiety, but this doctor-recommended trick helped me fall asleep fast — here's how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/nighttime-anxiety-was-stopping-me-from-sleeping-but-this-doctor-recommended-trick-helps-me-fall-asleep-fast-heres-how-to-do-it GDHXqmAnYEJr7eNF7eDby Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:11:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/5-minute-stretch-to-reduce-back-pain-for-better-sleep KvMtQ6b7kuNP6rWfBqxE4C Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:05:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ I feel great on 7 hours of sleep but like a zombie after 8 — two doctors explain why, and how much sleep is enough ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-feel-great-on-7-hours-of-sleep-but-like-a-zombie-after-8-two-doctors-explain-why-and-how-much-sleep-is-enough YyBhtpgm6X6qisuvUcaFXf Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:19:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/experts-share-7-major-sleep-hygiene-mistakes-that-cause-3-a-m-wake-ups-and-insomnia-and-how-to-fix-them W4MQLx7hRJYSJsFqD9PXd9 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:41:10 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:15:02 +0000