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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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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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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

By Ruth Jones Published

Ready to hibernate? Our guide to creating a cozy sleep space, including one of the biggest bedroom trends of 2026.

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Doctor reveals why keeping your bedroom door ajar at night helps you sleep deeper and for longer

By Nicola Appleton Last updated

As well as sleeping in a bedroom with poor ventilation, burning candles and incense sticks also contribute to rising levels of CO2. A sleep doctor explains how that can impact your sleep.

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Are 8-inch mattresses good for heavy people? I'm a sleep writer, here's my take

By Ruth Jones Published

We explore if eight-inch mattresses can deliver the support and comfort a person weighing over 250lbs needs in a mattress.

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For months I've been waking up at 3 a.m. unable to fall back asleep — two doctors have finally explained why and how to stop it

By Nicola Appleton Published

Doctors explain why I’m wide awake at 3am, plus share tips on how to fall back to sleep.

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My bombsite of a bedroom was stopping me from sleeping — until a professional organizer helped me declutter it

By Nicola Appleton Published

An organisation expert helped me declutter my bombsite of a bedroom. Here's how, plus why tidying up will help me sleep better.

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Forget the Scandinavian sleep method — this German mattress hack is the key to better sleep for couples

By Nicola Appleton Published

What exactly is the German mattress hack and is it better for couples than the Scandinavian Sleep Method? We take a closer look.

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5 red flags you bought the wrong mattress — and what you can do about it

By Ruth Jones Last updated

Three budget-friendly tips to turn your fresh-out-the-box mattress into a sleep snctuary, plus what to do if none of them work.

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The best sleep tech from CES 2026 so far — gadgets to curb night time anxiety, manage insomnia and detect sleep apnea

By Eve Davies Published

All the latest and best sleep technology releases from CES 2026, from smart mattresses to sleep trackers.

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