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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

By Frances Daniels last updated

These are the 5 expert-approved strategies I rely on to stick a consistent sleep schedule for better health and a longer life

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Are your best years for sleeping behind you? Women’s health specialist shares what to expect in your 30s, 40s and 50s — and how to fight back

By Ruth Jones published

From pregnancy insomnia to postmenopause joint ache, women's hormones can cause a rollercoaster of sleep issues. Our experts explain what to do about it.

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Over 40? The 7:1 sleep rule is the single most important 'longevity hack' you aren't doing

By Nicola Appleton last updated

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

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Following the 7:1 sleep rule can add 4 years to your life, but sleeping in at the weekend is undoing all of your good work — an expert explains why

By Ruth Jones published

An expert explains how 'catching up on sleep' at the weekend might be ruining my sleep for the following week (and beyond), and the gold standard sleep habit I should stick to instead.

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Forget about core sleep on your Apple Watch — this is the sleep metric you really need to pay attention to

By Becca Caddy published

What is core sleep is on your Apple Watch, and does it even matter? We look at which sleep stages matter most for quality rest and recovery.

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My sleep tracker says I keep waking up at 3 a.m. but an expert told me not worry as long as my sleep score also shows these 3 things

By Ruth Jones published

I thought my 3 a.m. wake ups were a disaster but my sleep tracker tells a different story. An expert explains why

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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

By Nicola Appleton last updated

'Shock ventilation' of my bedroom is leading to longer, deeper sleep — here's how to do it...

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'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

By Nicola Appleton published

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.

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A menopausal woman practices Tai Chi. A circular frame features a woman sleeping above her.

Experts reveal the ancient wellbeing practice proven to help fight insomnia during menopause — and how to do it

By Frances Daniels published

Instead of asking women to sit still and 'empty their minds'... it gives the brain something gentle and rhythmic to focus on'

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Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — here's why and how to start using it tonight

By Jenny Haward published

A new study drawing from 47 million nights of sleep data has found that a simple sleep behavior rule can extend your life. Here's what it is and how you can do it.

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