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A woman lies asleep in a bed. In the bottom right corner is a close up of the Apple Watch sleep tracker showing the various sleep stages

According to my Apple Watch sleep score I'm only getting around 90 minutes of deep sleep a night — I asked two doctors if this is enough and their answers surprised me

By Ruth Jones published

Two sleep doctors explain what deep sleep is, how much we need and the real number you should be looking for on your Apple Watch sleep tracker.

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Origin Hybrid Plus mattress in lifestyle setting

Origin Hybrid Plus mattress review: is this affordable customisable bed actually worth it?

By Lucy Scotting published

Delivering firm, customisable support, the Origin Hybrid Plus mattress is a fair alternative to other similar beds with a flippable firmness layer.

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The image shows two mattress testers unboxing the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress and setting it up on a white bed frame in a blue bedroom

Thinking of buying your next mattress online? 4 reasons why you should — and the 2 teeny drawbacks to consider

By Frances Daniels published

35% of all mattresses sold last year were bought online versus 23% the year before, so you won't be alone in your online bed browsing

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The Birch Elite Natural Mattress on a bed frame in a bedroom. A member of our testing team lies on the left side of the mattress on her back, while another mattress tester sits on the right hand side of the mattress. They're testing the motion isolation, to determine if one person getting into a bed disturbs the other

Always tired? Experts share 5 signs that your mattress is to blame and how to fix it

By Frances Daniels published

The wrong mattress might be why you're exhausted every morning — experts share the most common signs you need a new bed.

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The image shows a dark haired woman wearing a beige nightshirt sleeping peacefully in bed

Over 40? The 7:1 sleep rule is the single most important 'longevity hack' you aren't doing

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Doctors explain how sticking to two key sleep hygiene habits in middle age and beyond can add four years to your life and protect against cognitive decline

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Our sleep tech tester testing the Apple Watch 10

Forget about core sleep on your Apple Watch — this is the sleep metric you really need to pay attention to

By Becca Caddy published

What is core sleep is on your Apple Watch, and does it even matter? We look at which sleep stages matter most for quality rest and recovery.

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The composite image shows a dark haired woman sleeping peacefully in bed on the left and a dark haired woman sitting up in bed and drinking a cup of coffee in front of an open window

Doctor shares bedroom window hack that helps you skip 3am wake ups and fall asleep fast — I tried it and here's what happened to my sleep

By Nicola Appleton last updated

'Shock ventilation' of my bedroom is leading to longer, deeper sleep — here's how to do it...

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The image shows a man lying in bed with his eyes open and his arm resting on the top of his head. A digital clock beside him shows the time is 3AM

'Your nervous system thinks you’re in danger' — two sleep doctors explain why I'm waking up at 3 a.m. and how to stop

By Nicola Appleton published

From breathing activities to strict boundaries surrounding your news consumption, two sleep doctors share their advice to calm your stressed out nervous system for better sleep.

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The image shows a blonde-haired woman sitting up in bed in the dark with her hands on her face

Trouble sleeping was the first sign I was perimenopausal — expert-recommended tips I’m using to combat insomnia and nighttime anxiety

By Nicola Appleton published

From hot flashes to nighttime anxiety, sleep disturbances are common during perimenopause. Here are four expert-approved strategies to overcoming them...

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The composite image shows a dark haired woman wearing white pyjamas sleeping in bed on the left, and a blonde haired woman walking through a forest with her arms outstretched on the right

No more 3 a.m. wake ups — a doctor explains how this viral Japanese wellness practice is lowering my cortisol and helping me fall asleep in minutes

By Nicola Appleton published

Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night

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