<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Sleep-problems ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-problems Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:23 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I fell back asleep fast at 3 a.m. using a brain researcher’s 5-minute trick — here’s why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/i-fell-back-asleep-fast-at-3-a-m-using-a-brain-researchers-5-minute-trick-heres-why-it-works gH7Rt2WnXR55G3sEQEkAK8 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:15:23 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:49:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 luxury sleep products to give your bed the 5-star hotel treatment ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/12-luxury-sleep-products-to-give-your-bed-the-5-star-hotel-treatment qBPxbGWzVUtAPwR9vQg7SR Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 15-minute sunlight rule ended my morning energy slump and brain fog — and it can increase energy levels by 20%, doctors say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-15-minute-sunlight-rule-ended-my-morning-energy-slump-and-brain-fog-and-it-can-increase-energy-levels-by-20-percent-doctors-say yYqn3VSfTSPX7gajX9oZx3 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is glycine or magnesium better for deep sleep? 2 board-certified doctors respond ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/glycine-or-magnesium-which-is-best-for-sleep kiW7ZLxA3Q9ii2jvgnEfSJ Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:25:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ My husband's snoring was waking me up all night — this $40 gadget stopped it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/my-husbands-snoring-was-waking-me-up-all-night-this-usd40-gadget-stopped-it nKtKSycvYAU7KPpr2XkprM Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 warning signs you’re headed for insomnia — and why mood swings are a major red flag ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/3-red-flags-that-youre-headed-for-insomnia-from-mood-swings-to-micro-sleeps xCe4AhZs2v8gp6gXUWeBdE Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:50:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to manage sleep apnea while traveling —experts share what to prep and pack ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/how-to-manage-sleep-apnea-while-traveling chwHbfyk4TZKVFrsdmqapH Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/5-apple-watch-sleep-tracker-settings-that-are-vital-for-sleep-lab-accuracy GqBzNX9VVrrSdJ5iEMoKNn Sat, 18 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Snoring ruining your sleep? These are the nasal strips, earplugs, pillows and anti-snoring mouthpieces Amazon shoppers swear by for a quieter night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/snoring-ruining-your-sleep-these-are-the-pillows-nasal-strips-mouthpieces-and-earplugs-the-internet-swears-by-for-a-quieter-night CTmNZuHCUpCkc3aykz6Fkc Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +0000 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:51:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Apple Watch sleep score will likely drop when you're aged 65+ — here’s why doctors say not to panic ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/your-apple-watch-sleep-score-will-likely-drop-when-youre-aged-65-heres-why-doctors-say-not-to-panic rRDiCumywMimpyTnk94wT3 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/apple-watch-7-1-sleep-rule-longevity ZCm2i8DP6cu3xEYM6mwHv Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:45:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:58:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/still-exhausted-after-sleeping-for-seven-or-eight-hours-these-are-the-3-key-areas-of-sleep-quality-to-focus-on-for-better-energy-experts-say LiP5mSXQbJwjQSCc3gXDcg Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:32:12 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:23:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ I fixed my morning exhaustion by ditching my snooze button habit — here’s the expert 3-step reset that helped me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/ive-gone-from-early-bird-to-snooze-button-queen-this-spring-a-sleep-expert-explains-why-and-how-to-reclaim-my-energy a84pfoeosKhVR6yYn8GjMH Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:43:20 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:49:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Skipping these 5 spots when spring cleaning your bedroom can cause frequent night wakings — a doctor explains why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/skipping-these-5-spots-when-spring-cleaning-your-bedroom-can-cause-frequent-night-wakings-a-doctor-explains-why zgsGWXDuUbvbXB4ei7YA6 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:41:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ This popular household item could be why you're waking up groggy even after enough sleep — here's how to get morning energy in 5 seconds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleeping-for-8-hours-but-waking-up-exhausted-this-popular-household-item-could-be-to-blame-heres-how-to-fix-it-in-5-seconds 79qe7q8i2XPWQygmHKSPHb Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ 74% of us lose sleep due to stress — these are the 9 nighttime routine essentials that help me to unwind and fall asleep fast ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/74-percent-of-us-lose-sleep-because-of-stress-these-are-the-9-nighttime-routine-essentials-that-help-me-to-unwind-and-fall-asleep-fast nf8iYW72fJQ8YS8zFDutUc Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A massive new study reveals how snoring is linked to accelerated heart aging — what we know and tips to stop ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/a-massive-new-study-reveals-how-snoring-is-linked-to-accelerated-heart-aging-what-we-know-and-tips-to-stop eEwnryemtDnPea9PU7VRZf Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:54:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tried these 7 easy tips to stop my brain from racing before a big day — and it actually worked ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/how-to-sleep-with-anticipatory-anxiety 9EWSRjbv438eWWYj2ERSdX Fri, 03 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:31:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waking up exhausted even after 8 hours sleep? Expert says follow this simple 2-step routine to start the day with energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-expert-says-this-2-step-routine-is-faster-than-caffeine-at-waking-you-up-how-to-do-it-for-instant-energy 9edi4Ah9sbfcTDDWnyweR7 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ Science says sleeping this amount extra per night cuts heart attack risk by 10% — doctors explain why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/study-shows-sleeping-for-just-11-minutes-more-a-night-cuts-heart-attack-risk-by-10-percent ESBQegZHmLsUx27gScm3Qn Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:37:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 a.m. insomnia kept me up for hours — this 20-minute reset helped me fall back asleep without getting stressed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/sleep-doctor-shares-20-minute-rule-that-helps-me-fall-back-asleep-when-im-wide-awake-at-3am RHhxLg7Wqcd5KVQcnWMcfY Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:05:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:16:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was sleeping 8 hours a night but waking up exhausted — until a doctor taught me 3 tricks for ‘switching off’ before bed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-was-sleeping-8-hours-a-night-but-waking-up-exhausted-until-a-doctor-taught-me-3-tricks-for-switching-off-before-bed qSUBJ6SQ5Ayz65WVitebya Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:46:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/5-things-i-do-at-night-to-wake-up-with-energy-each-day-tips-from-a-sleep-coach-who-used-to-have-insomnia 4gDNsgh7QyxnWt8NDoZjU7 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:17:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Oura and Apple Watch sleep scores are always in the high 80s — the 5 key habits that help me sleep well every night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-oura-and-apple-watch-sleep-scores-are-always-in-the-high-80s-the-5-key-habits-that-help-me-sleep-well-every-night Tz8ACbpkFEnJoDBxJGzMun Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a sleep science coach — this 15-minute bedtime trick is my secret to surviving the clocks going forward ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/this-15-minute-rule-will-save-your-sleep-when-the-clocks-go-forward-on-sunday-and-bears-and-night-owls-need-it-the-most v7aN5bWJwW9KWf7Gp5jx68 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:32:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/nordic-sleep-hack-for-better-rest vvAuirV3yyTHxiBZNdjDnY Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:17:55 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:18:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say sleeping on your side is best for easing lower back pain and reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/experts-love-this-sleeping-position-for-preventing-back-pain-and-for-sleeping-through-the-night-heres-why-and-how-to-do-it xqbVZDX22NQFXHrtuVggFR Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:30:07 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:11:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/5-minute-stretch-to-reduce-back-pain-for-better-sleep KvMtQ6b7kuNP6rWfBqxE4C Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:05:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/experts-share-7-major-sleep-hygiene-mistakes-that-cause-3-a-m-wake-ups-and-insomnia-and-how-to-fix-them W4MQLx7hRJYSJsFqD9PXd9 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:41:10 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:15:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 simple 'body clock hacks' that help you fall asleep fast and wake up with more energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/tired-of-waking-up-groggy-the-7-1-rule-and-4-other-hacks-experts-recommend-to-reset-your-body-clock-starting-tonight Xaq7xcbgDW8NKviE6LTF9J Sat, 14 Mar 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:42:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ '80% of people with sleep apnea don't know they have it' — the signs and sleep tracker metrics to look for, according to a Samsung Health scientist ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/samsung-launches-world-sleep-day-sleep-apnea-survey-and-withings-launches-sleep-apnea-telemedicine-partnership vRxsGJkt8eARDMrfJMnMcj Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:23:15 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:26:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Research shows 53% of us only sleep well 4 nights a week and anxiety is a leading cause — an expert explains how to sleep better every night and skip the 3 a.m. wake ups ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/expert-explains-why-we-only-get-4-shots-at-good-sleep-a-week-and-how-to-sleep-better-every-night 7Gckki85fNCPNFB8jcakaQ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:05:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ You're taking melatonin supplements wrong — 3 science-backed ways to fall asleep faster without them, according to a sleep doctor ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-melatonin-supplements-says-leading-sleep-doctor-try-these-3-proven-ways-to-fall-asleep-faster-and-to-sleep-for-longer PTk6WvfixFp7pZEUUqdtW Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 11:42:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ The simple metabolism hack that helps avoid 3am wake-ups — and it's the Blue Zone secret to longevity, too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/simple-metabolism-hack-and-sleeping-through-the-night TaF2knu2Ad4Cyx7BBe7wTY Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:59:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went from a sleep score of 100 to waking up at 3am — and experts say it’s down to this common nighttime mistake ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/experts-reveal-common-nighttime-mistake-thats-dropping-you-into-a-cycle-of-3-am-wake-ups-and-the-hack-that-will-help-you-sleep-through-again 5gYPVnT3ShPhHXsijARQJn Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:28:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 3 biggest sleep issues over 65s face — and the 3 simple fixes to start using tonight, according to experts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/3-metrics-dragging-down-your-sleep-score-if-youre-over-65-years-old-and-the-3-simple-fixes-that-can-help-turn-things-around-tonight RWCAr9ttAXQGRsAucfnLyg Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:39:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ My sleep-tracking earbuds discovered how this one thing in my nighttime routine ruined my sleep — here’s why I won't do it again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/my-sleep-tracking-earbuds-discovered-how-this-one-thing-in-my-nighttime-routine-ruined-my-sleep-heres-why-i-wont-do-it-again MFJMJwEX47b4HCTpsoiL3j Sun, 22 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/your-sleep-banking-account-is-in-the-red-an-expert-explains-why-im-tired-all-the-time-despite-getting-plenty-of-sleep-at-the-weekend xkD35WKxdAwkwRPZAUJoAk Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things I would never do after midday as a sleep writer — avoiding these stops my 3 a.m. wake-ups and helps me fall asleep fast ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/5-things-i-would-never-do-after-midday-as-a-sleep-writer-avoiding-these-stops-my-3-a-m-wake-ups-and-helps-me-fall-asleep-fast iWvLSLFsxgkiPU9D5xnaE4 Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts explain why my simple morning habit is perfect for helping you sleep through the night — and may even improve life expectancy as a result ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/experts-explain-why-my-simple-morning-habit-is-perfect-for-helping-you-sleep-through-the-night-and-may-even-improve-life-expectancy-as-a-result hd8JNGiUMBy5gPnWBxQLjh Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget blue light blocking for better sleep — this is the hidden iPhone feature to use instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/forget-about-blue-light-blocking-for-sleep-better-this-is-the-hidden-iphone-feature-to-use-instead dCr3ZkQbJmjLgyjr4G8ws9 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:04:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keep waking up at 3 a.m.? A board-certified sleep doctor explains how making this simple switch in your nighttime routine can help manage insomnia ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/keep-waking-up-at-3am-a-board-certified-sleep-doctor-explains-how-making-this-simple-switch-in-your-nighttime-routine-can-help-manage-insomnia 3sWB3qtpvvCWqvDGBuPXtR Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:15:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ For years my sleep schedule was all over the place but I’ve been sticking to the ‘7:1’ rule with these expert-approved tips — and it could help me live 4 years longer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/following-the-7-1-sleep-rule-can-add-4-years-to-your-life-expectancy-these-easy-sleep-hygiene-tips-help-me-stick-to-it-when-all-i-want-to-do-is-stay-up-late NfGYm7umJwes9FSq7dfNSY Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:24:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts reveal the ancient wellbeing practice proven to help fight insomnia during menopause — and how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/experts-reveal-the-ancient-wellbeing-practice-proven-to-help-fight-insomnia-during-menopause-and-how-to-do-it JrY5QFYrrKVEpB2kq8EaUC Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 21:48:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop waking up at 3am — 7 quick fixes you can do today, according to a sleep expert ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/7-quick-fixes-you-can-do-today-that-can-stop-you-waking-up-at-3-a-m-according-to-a-sleep-expert CmGCFX3nm5a7G5Ac6ybg3W Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:45:00 +0000 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:59:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I tried foot reflexology and my sleep quality improved after just one session' — here's how ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/foot-reflexology-for-sleep-quality-and-insomnia bewcM9eyjxzMGMB2Vpp3hY Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sleep expert reveals why the height of your bed could be why you can't fall asleep and why you keep waking up through the night — and how to fix it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/sleep-expert-reveals-why-the-height-of-your-bed-could-be-causing-your-insomnia-and-how-to-fix-it fXs2R2JkuNZdmhLEnY4DVU Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:12:10 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:16:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a massive overthinker and it keeps me awake at night — I asked an expert why and how to relax my mind ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/overthinking-keeps-me-awake-at-night-this-soothing-alternative-to-guided-meditation-helps gL2bno7p39bWZSvjgkK6ig Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Science says this easy diet change can boost sleep quality by 16% in just 24 hours — I tried it for a week and here are my results ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/science-says-this-easy-diet-change-can-boost-sleep-quality-by-16-percent-in-just-24-hours-i-tried-it-for-a-week-and-here-are-my-results UwiP55GLiSv6Z5UEQyjYnK Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:07:00 +0000 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:15:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-problems/is-sleeping-less-than-seven-hours-a-night-a-problem-i-asked-an-expert gTrZ6hhcXERECAUif7Hov8 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000