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Waking up exhausted even after 8 hours sleep? Expert says follow this simple 2-step routine to start the day with energy

By Ruth Jones last updated

Forget coffee — this easy 2-step routine is even "faster than "caffeine" at waking you up, according to the expert.

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Science says sleeping this amount extra per night cuts heart attack risk by 10% — doctors explain why

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dr. John La Puma and Dr. Daniel Cham speak to us about why sleep is essential for heart health and the small changes to make today to protect your heart

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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

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Falling asleep on the couch but wide awake in bed? Fix that with this simple nighttime routine switch, say experts.

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3 a.m. insomnia kept me up for hours — this 20-minute reset helped me fall back asleep without getting stressed

By Frances Daniels last updated

After a bout of insomnia last year, I've learned that shutting my eyes and hoping to fall asleep won't cut it — I need to take strong action when I wake up at 3 a.m.

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I was sleeping 8 hours a night but waking up exhausted — until a doctor taught me 3 tricks for ‘switching off’ before bed

By Ruth Jones published

I thought 8 hours of sleep was enough, but stress was ruining my rest and recovery each night. These 3 simple doctor-approved tips have finally restored my morning energy levels.

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5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia

By Claire Davies published

I stopped chasing the ‘perfect’ night's sleep and started using this science-backed routine to stay asleep and wake up refreshed

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A warm shower or bath before bed helps you fall asleep fast — but timing is key, sleep expert reveals

By Ruth Jones published

Showering or bathing before bed is a simple habit that tricks your body into going to sleep fast and waking up with energy, but timing it right is key.

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My Oura and Apple Watch sleep scores are always in the high 80s — the 5 key habits that help me sleep well every night

By Eve Davies published

This is how I get high Oura Ring and Apple Watch sleep scores every single night

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For months I was waking up exhausted — but these 5 easy sleep hacks now help me spring out of bed with bags of energy

By Nicola Appleton published

I was tired all the time, but these easy sleep hacks are helping me wake up refreshed, energized and springing out of bed.

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I’m a sleep science coach — this 15-minute bedtime trick is my secret to surviving the clocks going forward

By Claire Davies last updated

Like you, I dread the clocks going forward, but this easy to use rule (and three key gadgets) helps me feel like much less of a zombie after losing an hour's sleep.

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