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My husband's snoring was waking me up all night — this $40 gadget stopped it

By Lauren Jeffries published

We put the viral magnetic nose clips to the test to stop my husband's snoring. For $40, we wish we'd bought them sooner. Here's how they work.

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3 warning signs you’re headed for insomnia — and why mood swings are a major red flag

By Ruth Jones published

"You don’t measure sleep health by time in bed, you measure it by daytime function" — the signs to look for during the day that can help you recognize problems at night.

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How to manage sleep apnea while traveling — experts share what to prep and pack

By Becky George published

Everything you need to know about managing sleep apnea while travelling, including an expert-approved packing list.

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These 5 Apple Watch sleep settings are vital for 'lab accuracy,' doctors say

By Frances Daniels published

I asked two board-certified sleep doctors the 5 most important hidden settings on my new Apple Watch to improve my sleep.

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3 key Apple Watch settings I’m using to get more sleep and hit the longevity boosting 7:1 Sleep Rule

By Frances Daniels last updated

I'm bagging a '92' Apple watch score for just 6 hours of slumber, but a 7-hour sleep goal is key for boosting longevity. Here's how I’m using the watch to sleep longer and consistently

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Skipping these 5 spots when spring cleaning your bedroom can cause frequent night wakings — a doctor explains why

By Frances Daniels published

Doing your spring cleaning this morning? Before you put the vacuum away, a sleep doctor warns that skipping these 5 'hidden' bedroom spots could be the reason you're waking up at 3 a.m.

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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

By Frances Daniels last updated

This popular household product helps you fall asleep fast and prevent 3 a.m. wake ups, but it could be why you feel groggy in the morning. Here's why and how to fix it in 5 seconds flat.

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I tried these 7 easy tips to stop my brain from racing before a big day — and it actually worked

By Frances Daniels last updated

I can't sleep when I have anticipatory anxiety, but trying to fall asleep fast was making it worse. These 7 expert-approved tips finally helped me get over my insomnia

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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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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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