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I was tossing and turning all night until I made this 2-second tweak to my bedtime routine — experts explains why it works

By Ruth Jones Published

Closed your windows to keep the cold out? Doctors say you're trapping in moisture, CO2, allergens and other sleep disruptors. Here's what health experts do instead.

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Forget deep sleep — REM sleep is key to longevity and this is the sleep tracking metric to pay attention to, experts say

By Ruth Jones Published

A recent study has found strong links between REM sleep and a risk of 83 diseases. Experts explain why you might be missing out on this vital sleep stage and how to get more of it.

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I’m getting 38 minutes more deep sleep a night thanks to this 10-min habit — and it fixed my 3 a.m. wake-ups

By Nicola Appleton Published

Sleep medicine physician Dr. Jeffrey Durmer explains how a simple 10-minute daily habit can boost deep sleep and stop stress from triggering 3 a.m. wake-ups.

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I paired my Oura Ring 5 with the Hatch Sleep Clock to track my nights for 2 months — here's why it's become the ultimate combination

By Ashley Thieme Published

I’ve used an Oura Ring for the past three years to track my sleep, but adding the Hatch Sleep Clock to my routine has changed the game.

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The Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 5 are best selling screenless sleep trackers — but there's only one I wear to bed every night

By Ruth Jones Published

I tested the Fitbit Air and Oura Ring 5 to see which is best for sleeping tracking. After comparing the results, this is the sleep tracker that I'd recommend.

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Is the sleep you get before midnight better than the sleep you get after? Two doctors respond

By Frances Daniels Published

Ever heard that saying, ‘Every hour of sleep before midnight is worth double what you get after?’ I asked two medical doctors to set the record straight

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A woman wakes up at 3 a.m. with insomnia. In the top left foreground, there is a desk with various electronics charging.
I kept waking up 2 hours before my alarm because of this common bedroom mistake — here's how I fixed it instantly

By Frances Daniels Published

I kept waking up hours before my alarm, until a new study highlighted the hidden culprit that was stopping me from sleeping. Here's the $5 item that helps me stay asleep longer.

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This ‘vampire hormone’ reduces 3 a.m. wake ups — an insomnia doctor shares 2 ways to get more of it

By Ruth Jones Published

The 'vampire hormone' is key to helping you fall asleep and sleep through the night. An insomnia doctor explains what it is, why it works, and two key steps to get more of it.

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Naturepedic teams up with Fontana to launch its first ever candle — and experts say the creamy vanilla aroma hits all the right notes for cozy Fall sleep

By Frances Daniels Published

Luxury organic mattress maker Naturepedic’s Pine & Pillow Candle could be your ticket to falling asleep easier and faster

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I asked a top sleep expert why I'm waking up at 3 a.m. again — he instantly spotted my new mistake and how to fix it

By Nicola Appleton Published

I thought I'd fixed my middle insomnia, but a change I made to my pre-bedtime routine has been causing a new wave of 3 a.m. wake-ups

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