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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

By Ruth Jones published

Reading in bed might help you destress but it can also cause this one major issue in your sleep. An expert explains why and what to do instead.

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A woman with long dark brown hair lies in bed holding a green alarm clock that reads 3 a.m.

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

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Two leading sleep doctors explain why going to bed late after getting 'second wind' of energy can contribute to waking up at 3 a.m. — and this common TV habit is one of the culprits.

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'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher

By Frances Daniels last updated

Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.

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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

By Ruth Jones published

It's all about putting the brakes on stressful, anxious thoughts so that you can drift back to sleep quickly

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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

By Nicola Appleton published

I couldn’t stick to the 7:1 sleep rule until a doctor made this simple switch to my sleep routine. Since then, I finally feel like I’ve cracked the code to sleeping longer and better.

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Trouble falling asleep? Brushing your teeth right before bed could be to blame, expert says

By Frances Daniels published

It's likely the last step in your nighttime routine, but it could also be why you take longer than 20 minutes to fall asleep at night

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On the left, a man lies on his back sleeping. On the right, a close up of a hand holding a phone showing a timer counting down from 20

'I was exhausted after waking up at 3 a.m. each night — until I tried this 20-minute energy reset approved by doctors'

By Ruth Jones published

Are 3 a.m. wake-ups making you feel exhausted by midday? Try this 20-minute technique to beat the afternoon slump without ruining your nighttime sleep.

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TG Sleep Senior Writer Ruth Jones sleeps on her stomach on a comfy mattress

I was struggling to fall asleep, yet waking up at 3 a.m. — until an expert made this simple change to my routine

By Nicola Appleton published

After taking these three steps to increasing my daily sleep pressure, I’ve noticed that I sleep better and for longer — here's why

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Is dreaming a sign of good sleep? It depends on one key factor, experts say

By Ruth Jones published

Dreams are a regular part of sleep but are your dream-filled nights a sign your sleep quality is being affected? I asked the experts and this is what they told me...

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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

By Nicola Appleton published

I tried the '7:1 rule' doctors recommend to stop waking up at 3 a.m. — here’s what happened to my overnight sleep...

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