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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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3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule

By Frances Daniels last updated

I'm bagging a '92' Apple watch score for just 6 hours of slumber, but a 7-hour sleep goal is key for boosting longevity. Here's how I’m using the watch to sleep longer and consistently

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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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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 split screen of two images: one shows a woman sleeping soundly in bed with a striped eye mask. . The other image features another woman performing the cow-cat yoga pose.

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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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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The image shows a dark-haired man standing at his fridge, holding a slice of pizza to his mouth with the fridge door still open. Overlaid on top of the image in the top left hand corner is a blue cloud-shaped badge that read Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026.

'Your body is busy processing food': Why your frequent night wakings could be caused by the time you eat dinner

By Lauren Jeffries published

Presented by Helix Sleep

I talk to a nutritionist and a dietician to find out how our dinner times can lead to 3am wakeups — plus tips on how to optimize your evening meal for better sleep

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A woman lies in bed happily asleep.

You're taking melatonin supplements wrong — 3 science-backed ways to fall asleep faster without them, according to a sleep doctor

By Eve Davies last updated

Melatonin supplements can’t actually fix your sleep — here’s what to do instead, according to a leading sleep doctor

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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.

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