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I’ve been tracking the amount of deep sleep I’m getting using my Apple Watch and I thought it was nowhere near enough — I asked a doctor and their answer surprised me
By Ruth Jones last updated
Two sleep doctors explain what deep sleep is, how much we need and the real number you should be looking for on your Apple Watch sleep tracker.

‘Your sleep banking account is in the red’ — an expert explains why I’m tired all the time, despite getting plenty of sleep at the weekend
By Ruth Jones published
Are you catching up on sleep or are you stealing sleep from the week ahead? An experts explains why you're feeling tired and what to do about it.

Experts explain why over 65s need this amount of sleep — and how to get it
By Sarah Finley published
From memory consolidation to warding off dementia, this is how sleep can protect your mind and body as you age — and how to get enough of it at 65+

Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead
By Ruth Jones published
This hidden gem iPhone feature turns my phone from a carnival of excitement to an absolute snoozefest. Here's how to do it.

Origin Hybrid Plus mattress review: is this affordable customisable bed actually worth it?
By Lucy Scotting published
Delivering firm, customisable support, the Origin Hybrid Plus mattress is a fair alternative to other similar beds with a flippable firmness layer.

My iPhone now helps me get a good night’s sleep — thanks to this hidden white noise machine feature
By Josh Render last updated
iPhone’s have a background noise feature that can act as a white noise machine that can be a big help in getting a good night's sleep.

Are your best years for sleeping behind you? Women’s health specialist shares what to expect in your 30s, 40s and 50s — and how to fight back
By Ruth Jones published
From pregnancy insomnia to postmenopause joint ache, women's hormones can cause a rollercoaster of sleep issues. Our experts explain what to do about it.

Over 40? The 7:1 sleep rule is the single most important 'longevity hack' you aren't doing
By Nicola Appleton last updated
Doctors explain how sticking to two key sleep hygiene habits in middle age and beyond can add four years to your life and protect against cognitive decline

Following the 7:1 sleep rule can add 4 years to your life, but sleeping in at the weekend is undoing all of your good work — an expert explains why
By Ruth Jones published
An expert explains how 'catching up on sleep' at the weekend might be ruining my sleep for the following week (and beyond), and the gold standard sleep habit I should stick to instead.
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