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You're taking melatonin supplements wrong — 3 science-backed ways to fall asleep faster without them, according to a sleep doctor

By Eve Davies last updated

Melatonin supplements can’t actually fix your sleep — here’s what to do instead, according to a leading sleep doctor

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Tom's Guide Sleep Tech Writer Eve Davies sleeps on a cream pillow while wearing an Apple Watch. She recently earned a 97 out of 100 Apple Watch Sleep Score after making three key changes to her sleep and bedtime routine, taking her Sleep Score from the low 70s to the high 90s within a week

I just got a near-perfect '97' sleep score on my Apple Watch — these are the 3 key changes I made to my bedtime routine to help me sleep better

By Eve Davies published

This is how I boosted my Apple Watch sleep score from 72 to 97 within a week, and the affect it’s now having on how well-rested and energized I feel

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'You're not winding down, your stimulating your nervous system' — expert pinpoints the nighttime routine mistake that kept waking me up at 3 a.m. and the $10 gadget that stopped it

By Ruth Jones last updated

Can't keep your hands off your phone at bedtime? This analog alarm clock switch minimizes distractions so you can fall asleep faster and stay asleep

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In the left corner, a closeup of a hand adjusting the temperature on a thermostat (Shutterstock.) In the main image, a man holds his pack and shoulder while sitting on the edge of his mattress, looking in pain (Getty)

Experts reveal why over 65s with back and hip pain need a warmer bedroom for sleeping — here’s the temperature they recommend

By Ruth Jones published

Pain experts explain how adjusting the thermostat can stop you waking up with tight, sore muscles, plus the bedding essentials to stay warm without overheating.

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Our sleep tech tester testing the Apple Watch 10

Don’t worry about total sleep time, pay attention to these metrics on your sleep tracker instead

By Eve Davies published

My sleep score stays in the 60s unless I ace these two sleep metrics — and it’s not to do with getting eight hours sleep. Experts explain why…

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I asked the experts what’s the number one rule of good sleep hygiene and they all said the same thing

By Ruth Jones published

There’s no ‘easy fix’ for better sleep — but this gold-standard rule is the best starting point if you want to fall asleep fast and stay asleep.

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On the left, a close up of sleep tech writer Eve Davis wearing a sleep tracker while sleeping in bed. On the right, a close up of the Apple Watch Sleep Tracker showing the percentage for Awake, REM, Core and Deep Sleep

I’ve been tracking the amount of deep sleep I’m getting using my Apple Watch and I thought it was nowhere near enough — I asked a doctor and their answer surprised me

By Ruth Jones last updated

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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On the left, a tired woman sits rubbing her eyes while holding a cup of coffee. On the right, a woman lies on her back in bed with a sleep mask on, sleeping well.

‘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

By Ruth Jones published

Are you catching up on sleep or are you stealing sleep from the week ahead? An experts explains why you're feeling tired and what to do about it.

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An older woman lies in bed with her head in her hands, struggling to sleep. At the front of the image is an out of focus alarm clock

Experts explain why over 65s need this amount of sleep — and how to get it

By Sarah Finley published

From memory consolidation to warding off dementia, this is how sleep can protect your mind and body as you age — and how to get enough of it at 65+

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This image shows a hand holding an iPhone showing the Tom's Guide best mattress page in grayscale. In the background is a bed and pillows

Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead

By Ruth Jones published

This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.

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