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REM sleep boosts immunity, regulates emotions and develops the brain — but are you getting enough?

By Jenny Haward published

Presented by Helix Sleep

REM sleep plays a crucial role in our physical and mental health. For Sleep Week, we speak to the experts to find out how much we need to function well.

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A woman sits on her bed meditating to try to fall asleep, a Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2025 graphic (right)

Sorry TikTok but sleepmaxxing won't help you sleep better — mindfulness will and here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

We asked the experts why we should switch sleepmaxxing for mindfulness, and how practice, not perfection is key to better sleep.

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A woman is sat on the end of her bed with her head in her hands as she can't sleep because of nighttime anxiety

My anxiety is worse at night — I asked a neuropsychologist why and how to cope

By Lauren Jeffries published

Presented by Helix Sleep

This Sleep Week, I ask a neuropsychologist why my nighttime anxiety is worse at night and what I can do to calm my mind

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A woman lies in bed with her hands covering her face, looking upset due to sleep deprivation. A Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 graphic, bottom left

Long-term sleep deprivation has serious health risks — but they can be reversed, says expert

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

For Sleep Awareness Week we explore the causes and health risks of long-term sleep deprivation and how to get your sleep back on track.

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The images of 6 women, who have shared their stories about the gender sleep gap, put together in a collage

"I'm the last to go to bed and the first to wake in the morning" — 9 women on the gender sleep gap and why they're tired all the time

By Lauren Jeffries last updated

9 women share their gender sleep gap stories and reveal why they're tired all the time

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A woman lying awake in bed looking tired as a slither of sunlight lights up her face, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 logo in the top right corner

Expert warns 'sleepmaxxing' may actually cause sleep deprivation — plus 3 tips to tackle it for Sleep Week

By Bethan King last updated

Presented by Helix Sleep

For Sleep Awareness Week, we ask the experts about the most common causes and symptoms of sleep deprivation and three ways to tackle it

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Quitting drinking helped me get better sleep night after night — I'm sharing my story for Sleep Week

By Jenny Haward published

Presented by Helix Sleep

The impact of alcohol on my sleep was significant, but quitting it has been even more powerful - I'm sharing my story for Sleep Week

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I tried the 'alpha bridge' method for Sleep Week and fell asleep in 10 minutes, according to my smart mattress

By Eve Davies last updated

Presented by Helix

The alpha bridge method is yet another trendy sleep technique on social media. So I put it to the test last night for Sleep Week and fell asleep in 10 minutes

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A woman with dark curly hair holds her hand to her forehead in frustration because she cannot sleep at night due to too much light coming in her bedroom window

Trouble sleeping? 5 things in your bedroom that could be sabotaging your sleep

By Claire Davies last updated

Presented by Helix Sleep

How many of these sleep saboteurs are in your bedroom?

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Young autistic woman can't sleep because of her sensory differences.

70% of autistic adults struggle to fall and stay asleep — we ask a sleep expert why

By Frances Daniels published

Presented by Helix Sleep

We ask a sleep expert why insomnia and night awakenings are so common in autistic people — and what can be done to help

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