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Doctor explains why your AC is waking you up at 3 a.m. — and 3 simple ways to fix it
By Frances Daniels Published
Air conditioning is great if you want to keep your bedroom cool in heatwaves and avoid night sweats, but it can also cause 3 a.m. wake ups — Dr. Dale Christensen explains why

Is magnesium or melatonin better for reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups and sleeping through the night? Experts wade in
By Frances Daniels Published
I asked a registered dietician and a sleep doctor if I should swap my magnesium gummies for melatonin to avoid 3 a.m. wake ups. Here's their verdicts...

The best sleep trackers to buy now
By Eve Davies Last updated
From lab-grade wearables to headbands that actively improve your sleep, here are the best sleep trackers for every sleep style and budget.

Review: The Muse S Athena solved my overnight wake-ups and helps me fall asleep in minutes — why it's the best 'sleep enhancer' I've tested
By Ruth Jones Published
Editor's ChoiceWearables that 'just' track your data will be left in the dust by the Muse S Athena. It uses real-time EEG biofeedback to actively improve your rest and recovery while you sleep, and it's the reason why I wake up full of energy now

I kept waking up at 3 a.m. — until insomnia experts spotted 3 key culprits and explained how to fix them
By Nicola Appleton Last updated
No more falling asleep on the sofa — doctors share 3 simple sleep routine switches I need to make to manage my 3 a.m. wake-ups.

I tested Withings' ScanWatch 2 and while its breathing exercises help fix 3 a.m. stress wake-ups, there are better sleep trackers for the money
By Ruth Jones Published
The Withings ScanWatch 2 is a hybrid smartwatch that packs impressive sleep tracking tech into a stylish package. But is it a case of form over function?

Why your daily sleep score could be giving you anxiety — and how to track your sleep instead
By Ruth Jones Last updated
A doctor explains why your monthly sleep score is a better sleep tracking metric than your daily score.

I tried the '3-2-1 rule' to stop waking up at 3 a.m. and it fixed my middle insomnia — sleep doctors explain why
By Nicola Appleton Published
Sleep doctors explain how this simple wind down strategy has reduced my 3 a.m. wake ups, plus share their tips to beating middle insomnia.

I kept waking up at 3 a.m. — sleep doctors pinpoint 3 reasons behind my middle insomnia and how to fix it
By Nicola Appleton Last updated
Insufficient sleep pressure, blood sugar fluctuations and elevated cortisol levels are all behind my middle insomnia. Here's the doctor-approved strategies I'm using to manage my 3 a.m. wake ups.

I tried AYO+ Blue Light Therapy Glasses to help combat my crushing morning fatigue — here's how I feel after 3 months
By Claire Davies Last updated
Better than Luminette? I tested the AYO+ Light Therapy Glasses for 90 days to see if they could cure my afternoon energy slumps and help me wake with more energy
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