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I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works

By Lauren Jeffries Published

A psychotherapist explains why this simple relaxation method was able to help me fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. due to to stress and cortisol.

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Forget the Military Method — the '3-2-1 rule' helps me fall asleep in minutes and it's easier to use

By Ruth Jones Published

The Military Sleep Method is a gold standard sleep hack but it's the 3-2-1 sleep rule that has me falling asleep fast. Here's how it works.

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A sleep doctor for pro athletes shares 4 expert tactics for ‘gold medal sleep’ and day-long energy

By Eve Davies Published

Whether or not you’re running the London marathon this weekend, these elite athlete sleep tips will net you highly restorative sleep and energy for days

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The 15-minute sunlight rule ended my morning energy slump and brain fog

By Frances Daniels Published

I spoke to the experts to learn why my 15-minute morning habit reduces my daytime fatigue.

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Is glycine or magnesium better for deep sleep? 2 board-certified doctors respond

By Frances Daniels Published

I've been swept up in the hype around glycine gummies and magnesium strips, but are they actually boosting my deep sleep? Here's what board-certified doctors told me...

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Science says regular, good quality sleep can add up to 4 years to your life — these are the hacks I swear by

By Lauren Jeffries Last updated

Plus, experts weigh in on why my nighttime routine works

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I was waking up at 3 a.m. for weeks — these 3 relaxation techniques help me fall back asleep fast again

By Lauren Jeffries Published

After waking up at 3am every night, I've found the three best relaxation techniques to fall back to sleep quickly — and experts agree

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These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say

By Frances Daniels Published

I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.

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Is sleeping with a fan on bad for you? A respiratory expert weighs in

By Becky George Published

Sleeping with a fan on can be a lifesaver in the summer, but can it ruin your sleep quality? Experts offer their advice

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I’m getting 2 hours extra sleep a night and more energy after making this simple change to my routine — but there’s a catch

By Jenny Haward Published

Because of this change, I've gone from sleeping 7 hours a night to 9 and I've never felt better. Two neuroscientists explain what's going on

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