Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
I was struggling to fall asleep, yet waking up at 3 a.m. — until an expert made this simple change to my routine
After taking these three steps to increasing my daily sleep pressure, I’ve noticed that I sleep better and for longer — here's why
I tried the '7:1 sleep rule' doctors rate as the best way to stop 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why it works
I tried the '7:1 rule' doctors recommend to stop waking up at 3 a.m. — here’s what happened to my overnight sleep...
I get less than 6 hours sleep — doctors share 5 golden rules to help me get more sleep to boost my longevity and health
I regularly get less than six hours of sleep. Here, 5 sleep doctors share their advice for getting more sleep to protect my long term health, starting from tonight.
Early mornings left me feeling tired all the time but now I spring out of bed at 6 a.m. — here's how I did it
A simple change to my sleep routine helps me wake with energy before my alarm
The 4 types of mattress and how they actually affect your sleep comfort
We look at the four main types of mattresses, the pros and cons of each and how they affect your sleep comfort
‘I brought bed bugs home with me from holiday — here's everything I'm doing to get rid of them’
The 5 things I'm doing to get rid of bed bugs — and the 2 things next on my list
I had no idea that brushing my teeth right before bed was keeping me awake — a doctor explains why and what to do instead to fall asleep fast
Falling asleep on the couch but wide awake in bed? Fix that with this simple nighttime routine switch, say experts.
For months I was waking up exhausted — but these 5 easy sleep hacks now help me spring out of bed with bags of energy
I was tired all the time, but these easy sleep hacks are helping me wake up refreshed, energized and springing out of bed.
My cluttered bedroom was fuelling my 3 a.m wake ups — a board-certified sleep doctor explains why, plus 3 easy steps to breaking the cycle
A board-certified sleep doctor explains how clutter could be contributing to your nighttime anxiety, plus how to break the cycle of a messy bedroom when you're lacking motivation.
Allergist reveals 3 hidden dust traps that are secretly destroying your sleep quality and waking you up in th night
'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
For months I’ve been waking up at 3 a.m. with anxiety — a doctor shared this trick to falling asleep in seconds and it's a game changer for my sleep
A sleep doctor shares his trick to falling back to sleep in seconds following 3 a.m. wake-ups — here’s what it is and how to try it tonight.
This 1-minute nightly habit could add four years to your life — a longevity doctor and sleep health expert explains why
This simple hack could be the key to sticking to the '60 minute bedtime rule'
Over 40? The 7:1 sleep rule is the single most important 'longevity hack' you aren't doing
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
Doctor shares bedroom window hack that helps you skip 3am wake ups and fall asleep fast — I tried it and here's what happened to my sleep
'Shock ventilation' of my bedroom is leading to longer, deeper sleep — here's how to do it...
'Your nervous system thinks you’re in danger' — two sleep doctors explain why I'm waking up at 3 a.m. and how to stop
From breathing activities to strict boundaries surrounding your news consumption, two sleep doctors share their advice to calm your stressed out nervous system for better sleep.
Trouble sleeping was the first sign I was perimenopausal — expert-recommended tips I’m using to combat insomnia and nighttime anxiety
From hot flashes to nighttime anxiety, sleep disturbances are common during perimenopause. Here are four expert-approved strategies to overcoming them...
No more 3 a.m. wake ups — a doctor explains how this viral Japanese wellness practice is lowering my cortisol and helping me fall asleep in minutes
Experts explain how forest bathing, an ancient Japanese meditation technique, is helping me stay asleep all night
Switching my smartphone for a sunrise alarm clock has stopped this sleep-killing habit in its tracks — now I’m falling fast again and sleeping through the night
Using a sunrise alarm clock has stopped my doomscrolling habit in its tracks, helping me to fall asleep fast and sleep through the night.
Wide awake at 3am? Sleep doctors reveal why your messy bedroom could be to blame, plus how to declutter for better rest
Doctors reveal why your bedroom clutter could be causing you to wake up at night. Plus, a professional organizer shares simple decluttering strategies for those who hate tidying up
Doctor reveals why keeping your bedroom door ajar at night helps you sleep deeper and for longer
As well as sleeping in a bedroom with poor ventilation, burning candles and incense sticks also contribute to rising levels of CO2. A sleep doctor explains how that can impact your sleep.
For months I've been waking up at 3 a.m. unable to fall back asleep — two doctors have finally explained why and how to stop it
Doctors explain why I’m wide awake at 3am, plus share tips on how to fall back to sleep.
My bombsite of a bedroom was stopping me from sleeping — until a professional organizer helped me declutter it
An organisation expert helped me declutter my bombsite of a bedroom. Here's how, plus why tidying up will help me sleep better.
Forget the Scandinavian sleep method — this German mattress hack is the key to better sleep for couples
What exactly is the German mattress hack and is it better for couples than the Scandinavian Sleep Method? We take a closer look.
