<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ A sleep doctor for pro athletes shares 4 expert tactics for ‘gold medal sleep’ and day-long energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/a-sleep-doctor-for-pro-athletes-shares-4-expert-tactics-for-gold-medal-sleep-and-day-long-energy ChyMF3LfERurXJdaDf2omE Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +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 <![CDATA[ Science says regular, good quality sleep can add up to 4 years to your life — these are the hacks I swear by ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/science-says-regular-good-quality-sleep-can-add-up-to-four-years-to-your-life-these-are-the-hacks-i-swear-by-to-fall-asleep-at-the-same-time-every-night dUmQ7q4KnABso4XJxRfnFZ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:01:56 +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[ 'This is my third one' — shoppers love this luxury oil diffuser and I swear by mine for relaxing before sleep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/this-is-my-third-one-shoppers-love-this-luxury-oil-diffuser-and-i-swear-by-mine-for-relaxing-before-sleep MdGp26C5m7MKH5SbqndMc8 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:55:00 +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[ I was waking up at 3 a.m. for weeks — these 3 relaxation techniques help me fall back asleep fast again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-was-waking-up-at-3-a-m-for-weeks-these-3-relaxation-techniques-help-me-fall-back-asleep-fast-again CW4NPehxNxQNsHUxb6tkH7 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just ran my second marathon — here are the 9 products I use to sleep well the night before, from just $4 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-just-ran-my-second-marathon-here-are-the-9-products-i-use-to-sleep-well-the-night-before-from-just-usd4 ubv2M2BPMrZ2GXEsaRXksm Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +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[ Is sleeping with a fan on bad for you? A respiratory expert weighs in ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/is-sleeping-with-a-fan-on-bad-for-you-a-respiratory-expert-weighs-in 5bDqVhbJkWtXcnZQWj93H Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:54 +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[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-have-more-energy-and-better-moods-since-making-this-simple-change-to-my-sleep-routine-but-theres-a-catch TJF7u6fQBgtUMUBaMtoxhD Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:37:10 +0000 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:12:01 +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[ Allergies ruining your sleep? Here's how to pollen-proof your mattress and bedding ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/allergies-ruining-your-sleep-heres-how-to-pollen-proof-your-mattress-and-bedding fW87JcVPrmMzwKEpZMn8DJ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keep waking up through the night? 4 signs your pillow is to blame ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/keep-waking-up-through-the-night-4-signs-your-pillow-is-to-blame xyPTYMmTnuXQHLApVpwfUE Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:44:31 +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[ I tried this handheld 'breathing coach' to stop stress ruining my sleep, and it ended up solving my morning fatigue — here's why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/moonbird-handheld-device-for-reducing-stress-anxiety-and-insomnia cABAw53Kupc97Rzj2o4VDd Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:45:00 +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[ The 5 spring cleaning mistakes that can damage your mattress — here’s why and what to do instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/mattress-care/the-5-spring-cleaning-mistakes-that-can-damage-your-mattress-heres-why-and-what-to-do-instead jJqXK5LRtffom82tkX8c7Y Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:24:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ No, 6.5 hours isn’t enough sleep — 4 ways to sleep for longer, starting tonight ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/no-6-5-hours-isnt-enough-sleep-4-ways-to-sleep-for-longer-starting-from-tonight XV3tDHNaMfgTtX4YjsSm2c Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:37:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop doing this one thing the second you wake up to end morning grogginess for good, say experts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/stop-doing-this-one-thing-the-second-you-wake-up-to-end-morning-grogginess-for-good-say-experts HXwsT2mAsYdH8AGJfGKfam Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'After one week, you're sleeping better. After one year, you're living longer' — science reveals what happens to your body when you sleep at the same time every day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/from-one-night-to-one-year-this-is-what-happens-to-your-body-when-you-stick-to-a-regular-sleep-schedule aBFndN99YRNebauHenf3QR Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:15:00 +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[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/sleep-doctor-explains-why-fixing-this-simple-nighttime-routine-mistake-is-helping-me-fall-asleep-faster mfi4afXVQvTRsEYstQAjd4 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:06:31 +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[ A warm shower or bath before bed helps you fall asleep fast — but timing is key, sleep expert reveals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/want-to-fall-asleep-fast-and-wake-with-lots-of-energy-this-is-the-simple-temperature-pre-loading-hack-a-sleep-expert-recommends fZ5rXJjrym3SrgZJs8rsC Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:23:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:07:12 +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[ How to wash your pillows in a washing machine without ruining them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/how-to-wash-your-pillows-in-a-washing-machine-without-ruining-them YNPzRj4UiNjhEqZpLcZQHZ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you use a dehumidifier to dry bedding? Here’s what the experts say ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/pillows-bedding/can-you-use-a-dehumidifier-to-dry-bedding-heres-what-the-experts-say CCSBS2vbYaMoKvhdCWb5Uj Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:55:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:34:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ For months I was waking up exhausted — but these 5 easy sleep hacks now help me spring out of bed with bags of energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/the-dutch-sleep-method-didnt-work-for-me-heres-what-im-doing-instead-to-wake-up-with-more-energy 8opmc2ohmxFLjFLJdz7ZDC Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:06:23 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:04 +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[ I've tracked my sleep with an Oura Ring for over a year — here's how 12 months of data is helping me sleep better and wake up with more energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/ive-worn-my-oura-ring-4-for-a-year-heres-what-its-taught-me-about-my-sleep KhMk9EhDC43b3oRf5wTQC Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:03:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Simba launches new cooling mattress at Amazon ahead of another summer of gruelling heatwaves ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/simba-simbatex-cool-mattress-launches-at-amazon XyHDTt95SoGw5o386VU4RP Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:56:05 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:05:09 +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[ Experts explain what HRV on your sleep tracker means, and how to improve yours so that you stop waking up at night ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/experts-explain-what-hrv-on-your-sleep-tracker-means-and-how-to-improve-yours dqZHbbZ8Xx2tfREqpPWQ3e Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:05:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm waking up full of energy after a doctor helped me fix this simple sleep hygiene mistake I didn't realize I was making ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/im-waking-up-full-of-energy-after-a-doctor-helped-me-fix-this-simple-sleep-hygiene-mistake-i-didnt-realize-i-was-making rW6quaZK4q97YzD5ESSg7X Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your mattress and pillow needs change as you age — experts share what to look for in your 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/your-mattress-and-pillow-needs-change-as-you-age-experts-share-what-to-look-for-in-your-40s-50s-60s-and-beyond d4MBdsiiXPgMBvUhoidPFS Sun, 22 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:50:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I couldn't sleep because of nighttime anxiety, but this doctor-recommended trick helped me fall asleep fast — here's how to do it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/nighttime-anxiety-was-stopping-me-from-sleeping-but-this-doctor-recommended-trick-helps-me-fall-asleep-fast-heres-how-to-do-it GDHXqmAnYEJr7eNF7eDby Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:58:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Eve The Wunderflip Premium Hybrid mattress review: With a soft and firmer side, this flippable design offers two mattresses in one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/mattresses/eve-the-wunderflip-premium-hybrid-mattress-review-with-a-soft-and-firmer-side-this-flippable-design-offers-two-mattresses-in-one qJYvDCb5bBtwNKhvbL3oG8 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep/i-had-no-idea-my-cluttered-bedroom-was-adding-to-my-nighttime-anxiety-and-3-a-m-wake-ups-a-board-certified-sleep-doctor-explains-why bQeAvkUeR3iLaqUTi5o5Hh Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:29:12 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:45:19 +0000