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A man who is unable to sleep at night covers his head with a white pillow while holding a white alarm clock in the other hand

Expert shares the surprising role cortisol plays in our sleep — and why it's just as important as melatonin

By Diana Kelly Levey published

This hormone sometimes gets a bad rap, but cortisol can improve your sleep. We asked the experts how.

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Light sleep is just as important as deep — this sleep expert explains why

By Diana Kelly Levey published

A sleep expert explains what happens during light sleep, why it's important and how much you need

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A woman waking up groggy in the morning experiencing sleep inertia

90% of women who have sleep apnea don't know it — here’s what to look out for

By Julie Penfold published

It’s normally associated with loud snoring, but sleep apnea in women can present quite differently.

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A woman applying perfume to her wrists in bed

I tried the 'French woman sleep hack' — here's why I'm adding it to my bedtime routine

By Jenny Haward published

I trialed the 'French woman sleep hack' of wearing perfume at night, here's what happened.

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A woman stands in front of a window in her bedroom during time, with her hands on the curtains preparing to pull them closed

Experts say the caveman method can help you sleep in a heatwave — but I tried it and no thanks

By Ruth Jones published

The caveman method did make my room slightly cooler in heatwave but my messed up body clock meant I still couldn't sleep.

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Woman performing upward dog on yoga mat during hot yoga class

Can't sleep? Yoga could add almost two extra hours to your rest, study finds

By Ruth Jones published

Can a quiet stroll or meditative yoga practise this evening help you sleep better tonight? A recent review explores the positive impact of gentle exercise on better sleep.

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A young flight attendant wearing navy uniform and a colourful necktie shuts a plane window so a male passenger wearing a white eye mask can get some sleep while travelling.

I asked flight attendants how to fall asleep fast on planes and get over jet lag — here are their tips

By Frances Daniels published

Flight attendants tell me how to get a good night's sleep on planes, in hotel rooms, and everywhere else...

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A woman sits on her bed wrapped in a blanket and holding a cup of green tea

These 'sneaky' caffeine sources might be why you can't fall asleep quickly — here's what to look for

By Ruth Jones published

We ask an expert about the unexpected sources of caffeine in your daily diet and why this is bad news for your sleep.

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Women in stripey top napping on a sofa

Everything you need to know about napping — benefits, drawbacks and how to do it the right way

By Sarah Finley published

Experts reveal the benefits of napping, including boosting your mood and memory

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A woman sat on bed with white bedding in bedroom with plants, sunlight coming in through window and a white fan on bedside unit

This simple DIY air conditioner helped me fall asleep fast during a heatwave — here's how to try it

By Eve Davies published

I swapped my Eight Sleep Pod for a homemade AC — it does the job but I wouldn't recommend it for night long cooling

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