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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.

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.

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

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.

"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

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

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

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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