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Stop having this popular festive drink if you want better sleep over the holidays, expert warns

By Louise Ramsay published

Expert reveals why your favorite Christmas drink might actually be wrecking your sleep over the holidays

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Mattress tester Lauren Jeffries sleeps on the Birch Elite mattress, surrounded by a collage of sleep hacks. Top left, bedding writer Becky George folds a set of bed sheets. Top right, a woman stands under the flow of a shower in darkness. Bottom right, a close up of a person writing by hand in a journal

I tried every kind of sleep hack in 2025 — these are the only 3 I’m taking into the New Year

By Ruth Jones published

From drunken monkeys to cashmere socks, I've tried all kinds of sleep hacks during 2025 but only a few have had a positive impact on my rest.

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A woman with long dark hair blows her nose in bed because she is sick

Doctor reveals common bedroom item that acts as a ‘reservoir’ for the flu virus – plus how often you should wash your bedding when sick

By Claire Davies published

This is exactly how long the flu virus lives on your bed sheets and mattress – plus how often doctors recommend cleaning your bed when you’re sick

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A woman wrapped up in a cozy blanket smiling, with a thought bubble showing an image of her and her partner fighting over the blankets

Sick of your partner stealing the duvet? This viral sleep hack will you both fall asleep fast and sleep through the night again

By Lauren Jeffries published

The Scandinavian Sleep Method is a game-changer for my husband and I in the winter — now we fall asleep fast and sleep through the night

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A woman lies in bed in the morning rubbing her eyes as she lays on gray and white bedding.

How to sleep well when you're not in your own bed — plus 3 sleep essentials you need in your suitcase

By Ruth Jones published

Can't sleep in a new room? Don't let the first night effect ruin your holidays with our guide to sleeping well in a different bed.

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A group of sleep essentials from Amazon, displayed on a bed, with Christmas lights and a travel suitcase in the background.

Sleep Survival Kit: 12 products to help you sleep well in the busiest of houses this holiday season

By Frances Daniels published

Noisy relatives? Here's what can help you sleep cozy and uninterrupted this Christmas — including a cheaper-than-Black-Friday white noise machine

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On the left, a woman lies in bed blowing her nose because she doesn't feel well. On the right, a man sits on the edge of the bed in the dark with his head in his hands, feeling stressed and experiencing insomnia.

Doctors warn this common sleep problem could leave you at risk of 'super flu' — here's how to prevent it

By Ruth Jones published

A new study explores how insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weakened immune system. Here's why, plus expert tips for sleeping better in flu season.

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Christmas hot chocolate with marshmallows

No, hot chocolate isn't good for sleep — health expert explains why you should swap it for this 'golden' drink instead

By Frances Daniels published

Hot chocolate is the quintessential cozy beverage, but a dietician tells us it's not so good for our sleep...

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Hatch Restore 3 sunrise alarm clock with Twilight Saga lighting cues

I’ve been using the Hatch Restore 3 sunrise alarm clock for 3 months — here are 3 things I like about it

By Ashley Thieme published

The Hatch Restore 3 is my new favorite gadget that I use every day, and here’s what I like about it.

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A woman with afro hair sleeping on her side in bed with white sheets and a plant in the background

Can you really 'bank sleep' to see you through times when you know you won't be sleeping as much? Experts shed some light

By Eve Davies published

As our calendars fill up and sleep is swapped for socialising and festivities, we ask experts whether we should start 'sleep banking' now.

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