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I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more

By Frances Daniels published

I function well on around six hours a night, but now I'm wondering if I should try to sleep more and, if so, how?

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4 top doctors all gave me the exact same sleep hygiene tip to fall asleep fast, sleep through the night and wake with tons of energy — I tried it and here's what happened

By Lauren Jeffries published

Every doctor I've spoken to has told me the same sleep tip for winter — I put it to the test and it transformed my rest

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The 4 7 8 method never helps my nighttime anxiety, 3 experts explain why and the breathing exercise to try instead to fall asleep fast

By Lauren Jeffries published

Breathwork specialists explain why the 4 7 8 method makes my anxiety worse at night and what to try instead

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Our sleep tech tester testing the silver Oura Ring 4 in bed with white bedsheets and a rattan headboard

My Oura Ring spotted that I’ve been failing at this No 1 sleep hygiene rule — now I'm doing it, I'm falling asleep faster and easier

By Eve Davies published

Social jetlag and a busy calendar had thrown off my sleep schedule, and my sleep tracker noticed. Here's how I'm fixing it.

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A couple cuddle up under a blanket, enjoying a warm and cozy night

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.

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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.

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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...

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A smiling blonde woman reads in bed at night. In the top left foreground, a circular frame features a close up of the woman's hands using ChatGPT for sleep 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

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A man and woman lying in bed together, with the man on his laptop and his wife looking angry

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.

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A woman lies asleep on the right side of the bed in side sleeping position (Getty). On the left side of the bed is a large pair of socks (Future)

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.

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