<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Sleep-problems ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/wellness/sleep/sleep-problems Sun, 03 May 2026 06:45:00 +0000 en <![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[ 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[ 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 <![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[ 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 <![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 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:23:08 +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 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:46:32 +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[ 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[ 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[ 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 <![CDATA[ You're taking melatonin supplements wrong — 3 science-backed ways to fall asleep faster without them, according to a sleep doctor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-melatonin-supplements-says-leading-sleep-doctor-try-these-3-proven-ways-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-to-sleep-for-longer PTk6WvfixFp7pZEUUqdtW Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:42:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Your sleep banking account is in the red’ — an expert explains why I’m tired all the time, despite getting plenty of sleep at the weekend ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/your-sleep-banking-account-is-in-the-red-an-expert-explains-why-im-tired-all-the-time-despite-getting-plenty-of-sleep-at-the-weekend xkD35WKxdAwkwRPZAUJoAk Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-about-blue-light-blocking-for-sleep-better-this-is-the-hidden-iphone-feature-to-use-instead dCr3ZkQbJmjLgyjr4G8ws9 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a massive overthinker and it keeps me awake at night — I asked an expert why and how to relax my mind ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/overthinking-keeps-me-awake-at-night-this-soothing-alternative-to-guided-meditation-helps gL2bno7p39bWZSvjgkK6ig Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/is-sleeping-less-than-seven-hours-a-night-a-problem-i-asked-an-expert gTrZ6hhcXERECAUif7Hov8 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Oura Ring spotted that I’ve been failing at this No 1 sleep hygiene rule — now I'm doing it, I'm falling asleep faster and easier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-oura-ring-spotted-that-ive-been-failing-at-this-no-1-sleep-hygiene-rule-now-im-doing-it-im-falling-asleep-faster-and-easier hPc46QGYchbW5MJ4F9tuyB Sun, 18 Jan 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:10:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Two-thirds of adults want to 'hibernate like a bear' in winter — how 'hygge' is key to sleeping better and staying cozy without turning the heat up ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/hygge-bedroom-for-better-sleep 6HRrZjFeWW9D2DzGGKVEfT Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:52:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waking up at 5am? An expert explains why your thermostat might be to blame ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/why-your-thermostat-is-waking-you-up-at-5am HwL4BdqkmrZdkVUhPnqegM Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:09:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked ChatGPT and a board-certified sleep doctor what the 'perfect' nighttime routine looks like — here's the clear winner and why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/i-asked-chatgpt-and-a-board-certified-sleep-doctor-what-the-perfect-nighttime-routine-looks-like-heres-the-clear-winner-and-why kvNxwXyYyEAmpxrHwSpaeN Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:18:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Work from home? This is the reason you can't sleep, says doctor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/doctor-reveals-why-remote-workers-are-struggling-to-sleep-this-winter-plus-3-simple-fixes xQtqVX2uxrCRGu3sBozLpQ Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:42:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can't sleep? This one change could prevent late night wake ups — and make use of the bed socks you got for Christmas ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/so-you-got-another-pair-of-bed-socks-for-christmas-heres-why-they-could-be-the-key-to-helping-you-sleep-through-the-night VSa33ZQBskya2SUL4F2sxc Thu, 15 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:16:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was struggling to get out of bed until I tried this golden sleep hygiene rule — now I get up early and feel full of energy from the start ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/this-gold-standard-sleep-hygiene-rule-is-helping-me-beat-winter-fatigue xcRRnDjwC9puMTidRyMgJD Tue, 13 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:04:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 4 7 8 breathing method doesn’t work for me when I’m anxious — but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/the-4-7-8-breathing-method-doesnt-work-for-me-when-im-anxious-but-this-psychological-hack-always-helps-me-fall-asleep-in-minutes a9wY63zXfhePWedmXk9LW9 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'You can’t just easily stop in the middle of a roller coaster – and the same goes for your sleep': A doctor explains why I'm still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep and the simple way to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/a-doctor-explains-why-im-still-exhausted-after-8-hours-of-sleep-and-the-simple-way-to-fix-it 4MHTxmZsCjFzZ8fLSeozgT Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:10:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctors share 5 essential tips for how to sleep with the flu — plus the best position to lie in if you have a cough ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/how-to-sleep-with-the-flu 6Z22AJjDdCK9y9FnEG3ssm Sat, 10 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-insomnia-spiked-over-the-holidays-doctors-explain-why LwAWchs8KCygYapMXyMQEf Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using this gold standard sleep method for years and according to my sleep tracker, it works — here’s how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/ive-been-using-this-gold-standard-sleep-method-for-years-and-according-to-my-sleep-tracker-it-works-heres-how-to-do-it Znpez6NWkbSh2b52WrJg8d Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:01:56 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:58:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ The easy hacks I'm using to fix my sleep after an exhausting Christmas break ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-easy-hacks-im-using-to-fix-my-sleep-after-an-exhausting-christmas-break bHenuorzx9CPKPbSN9swR4 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget mouth taping — these 3 things will actually help you stop snoring in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/forget-mouth-taping-these-3-things-will-actually-help-you-stop-snoring-in-2026 WvkzYH6fFPbhjvD6rwBCQQ Sat, 03 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep, learning and memory — experts explain the 'magic elixir' that can make 2026 your best year yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-and-learning 3MWtqtkuwgkNiKWWNxuQwX Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:47:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you really ‘catch up’ on lost sleep during the holidays? Two sleep experts weigh in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/can-you-catch-up-on-lost-sleep f9kYs9gxKDkyiyZbKBwTnG Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dermatologists reveal the gross reason why you should wash your new Christmas pajamas before wearing them — especially if you have this condition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/dermatologists-reveal-the-gross-reason-why-you-should-wash-your-new-christmas-pyjamas-before-wearing-them-especially-if-you-have-this-condition CDXq2XQv97TsBAKhgduaST Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:05:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctors warn this common sleep problem could leave you at risk of 'super flu' — here's how to prevent it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/doctors-warn-this-common-sleep-problem-leaves-you-vulnerable-during-flu-season-heres-how-to-prevent-it KfBwRmezhpcZa6qCZf7Aa Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:00:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, hot chocolate isn't good for sleep — health expert explains why you should swap it for this 'golden' drink instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/can-hot-chocolate-help-you-sleep mREp8tRYwLuYMbp5JZAbBY Sun, 14 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctors warn this ‘healthy’ sleep position can actually cause arm-tingling nerve damage — here’s how to prevent it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/doctors-warn-this-healthy-sleep-position-can-actually-cause-arm-tingling-nerve-damage-heres-how-to-prevent-it HxMzRz5NFGcXLaa3p5vCR3 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:45:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Expert warns of increased snoring risk this winter, so here are 8 products from $15 to help ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/8-products-to-stop-snoring 3Bodmtvgv6E4CDtXwYhJid Mon, 08 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:01:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctor warns this common food is wrecking our sleep — and we eat over 30lbs of it a year ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/doctor-warns-this-common-food-is-wrecking-our-sleep-and-we-eat-over-30lbs-of-it-a-year sTctyWZ3mRxxczxQtLattj Sat, 06 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Doctor warns 1/3 of Americans don’t get enough of this vitamin — and it's probably why you can't sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/doctor-warns-1-3-of-americans-dont-get-enough-of-this-vitamin-and-its-probably-why-you-cant-sleep BWLah7bmWQRDnYLepyXnPZ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 07:40:38 +0000 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:28:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sunday scaries and holiday burnout — why you're waking up in the middle of the night and how to stop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sunday-scaries-and-holiday-burnout-why-youre-waking-up-in-the-middle-of-the-night-and-how-to-stop sgScNcqv9SfQ9NfcALUBm8 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:23:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn of 3 most common reasons you're waking up sweating even though it's freezing ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/why-do-i-wake-up-sweating-even-though-its-freezing-3-most-common-reasons-according-to-experts FZt5cFawMaBbkCNgTrUcWK Sun, 16 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:22:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/shift-work-sleep-disorder cydS45yKrL5DeejAkW4QkS Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 3 am winter wake-up call — why it happens and 3 simple tricks to sleep through the night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/why-youre-waking-up-at-night-this-fall TbHqjuMk88F9EcfRE4VxC4 Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:01:00 +0000 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 09:14:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snoring gets worse in winter — 5 doctor-recommended tips to reduce it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/why-snoring-worsens-in-winter LTtKLQQyMV7YPFpmR5Q5Ro Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:56:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Strengthen your immunity with these 5 sleep tips and prevent your first cold of the season ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-tips-for-a-strong-immune-system ytbGM4CTNApHFTPqCBZSJK Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 gold standard sleep hygiene habits that will help undo weeks of bad sleep and get you back on track ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/3-expert-sleep-hygiene-tips dLHRi97viNQXwv94kdhvcP Sun, 26 Oct 2025 07:00:00 +0000