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Your morning shower is ruining your nighttime sleep, says expert — here’s why

By Frances Daniels published

Physician and sleep expert says a shower in the morning may make it harder to fall asleep at night

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A woman with an afro sleeping on her side covered in grey duvet while she sweats in her sleep, thinking of a cooling mattress.

7 things that can cause you to overheat in bed

By Eve Davies published

From hormones to food choices, these are the reasons you're sweaty in the sheets

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woman sleeping on back

I slept terribly for days until I went against this expert advice to beat my fatigue

By Ruth Jones published

Oversleeping can ruin play havoc with your body clock but after a week of bad sleep I needed to ditch the alarm and enjoy some extra shut-eye

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A woman wearing a denim shirt naps on her couch

How long should a nap be?

By Eve Davies published

20 or 90 minutes? Experts explain which is the right nap length for you.

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Golfers carrying their bags

Rory McIlroy reveals impressive sleep routine as he aims for success in US Open

By Ruth Jones published

I'm a sleep expert and Rory McIlory's nighttime routine is a hole in one — here's how you can sleep like a golf pro.

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A woman lies asleep on her back in bed, her mouth covered with black mouth tape which she hopes will help her sleep better

Mouth taping promises better sleep, but experts warn of 'serious harm'

By Ruth Jones published

Mouth taping is TikTok's favorite sleep trend but a systematic review has found few benefits and plenty of risk associated with the viral hack.

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A dark-haired young woman wearing glasses and sipping a mug of tea watches TV on a grey sofa in a dimly-lit living room.

Watch this type of TV to fall asleep fast — plus 4 other expert-approved swaps I'm going to make to my nighttime routine

By Frances Daniels published

From choosing chocolate to revisiting your favorite shows, these nighttime routine swaps will help you fall asleep quicker

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Woman sleeping next to a window in sunlight

Eating strawberries before bed — plus 5 other pro tips to fall asleep fast in summer

By Becky George published

Dreading those long, hot, humid nights? Try these 6 expert tips to enjoying cooler and restorative sleep this summer.

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A man lying in bed propped up by pillows drinking a cup of tea from a mug

Drinking coffee keeps our brains alert even when we sleep, new study finds — what that means for your rest

By Lauren Jeffries published

New research shows our brains are alert, active and more awake when we sleep after consuming caffeine.

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Two pairs of feet in a bed with a white sheet.

Is 'cricket feet' the easiest way to fall asleep fast tonight? An expert weighs in

By Lauren Jeffries published

We asked a doctor whether 'cricket feet' is a sleep hack worth trying to fall asleep fast

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