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A well-rested woman with dark hair piled up in a messy bun sits on the edge of her bed and stretches her arms up while facing a sunny window early in the morning

5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia

By Claire Davies published

I stopped chasing the ‘perfect’ night's sleep and started using this science-backed routine to stay asleep and wake up refreshed

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A warm shower or bath before bed helps you fall asleep fast — but timing is key, sleep expert reveals

By Ruth Jones published

Showering or bathing before bed is a simple habit that tricks your body into going to sleep fast and waking up with energy, but timing it right is key.

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Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night

By Frances Daniels published

Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

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A woman lies in bed at night unable to sleep. She has her right arm over her face and her left arm resting on the duvet.

I couldn't sleep because of nighttime anxiety, but this doctor-recommended trick helped me fall asleep fast — here's how to do it

By Jenny Haward published

Nighttime anxiety was leaving me awake for hours, until I tried this one trick. I asked experts how and why it works.

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This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor

By Frances Daniels last updated

A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

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Over 65? Doctors say spending less time in bed could increase how much deep sleep you get — here's how and why it's vital for ageing well

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Deep sleep declines with age, but experts explain how maximizing sleep efficiency can help seniors enjoy more deep sleep and avoid 3 a.m. wake ups.

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The image shows a dark haired woman wearing stripy pyjamas in bed squinting into the sunlight as she turns off her alarm clock

I feel great on 7 hours of sleep but like a zombie after 8 — two doctors explain why, and how much sleep is enough

By Lauren Jeffries published

I spoke to doctors and sleep experts to find out whether seven hours of sleep is enough, and whether it's actually better than oversleeping.

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A woman dressed in a blue night shirt sleeps peacefully on her partner's chest, as he sleeps with his head on a stone colored bed pillow. In the top left hand corner is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2026 logo.

Sleep Awareness Week 2026 is here — our guide to the best tips, tech and advice to help you sleep better

By Claire Davies last updated

Presented by Helix Sleep

Our guide to Sleep Awareness Week 2026 features expert interviews, the latest longevity science, and the top-rated tech to help you sleep better.

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A man with short brown hair wakes up in the middle of the night and makes the sleep hygiene mistake of looking at his alarm clock, which shows the time at 3.10am.

Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them

By Lauren Jeffries published

I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

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A woman with short brown hair vacuums under her bed because an allergist said it's a hidden dust trap that could be trigging her 3 a.m. wake-ups

Allergist reveals 3 hidden dust traps that are secretly destroying your sleep quality and waking you up in th night

By Nicola Appleton last updated

'It’s not just dust; it’s the microscopic critters living in it.' Dr. Stephanie Kayode reveals the overlooked spots triggering your 3 a.m. allergy symptoms

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