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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.

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.

Waking up at 5am? An expert explains why your thermostat might be to blame
By Ruth Jones published
We asked the experts if it's better for your sleep to turn the heat off overnight or leave it on. This is their advice...

I asked ChatGPT and a board-certified sleep doctor what the 'perfect' nighttime routine looks like — here's the clear winner and why
By Frances Daniels published
I asked a (human) sleep doctor and AI to create me an ideal nighttime routine — this is the one who actually gave me good advice

Work from home? This is the reason you can't sleep, says doctor
By Lauren Jeffries published
If you work from home, you might be struggling to sleep this winter — a doctor explains why.

Can't sleep? This one change could prevent late night wake ups — and make use of the bed socks you got for Christmas
By Ruth Jones last updated
Everyone's least favorite Christmas gift might be the key to better sleep, as bed socks help you maintain a cozy core temperature.

I was struggling to get out of bed until I tried this golden sleep hygiene rule — now I get up early and feel full of energy from the start
By Ruth Jones published
How my SAD therapy light gets me out of bed and why you need to add some sunshine to your winter mornings.

For months I've been waking up at 3am, 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.

The 4 7 8 breathing method doesn’t work for me when I’m anxious — but this psychological hack always helps me fall asleep in minutes
By Lauren Jeffries published
Breathing exercises for sleep don't work when I'm anxious — here's what actually helps me fall asleep in minutes

'You can’t just easily stop in the middle of a roller coaster – and the same goes for your sleep': A doctor explains why I'm still exhausted after 8 hours of sleep and the simple way to fix it
By Lauren Jeffries published
I sleep eight hours a night but I'm still exhausted; what's going on? Sleep specialist Dr. Lindsey Browning explains my fatigue and the quick fix to beat it.
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