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An illustration of a person wearing a yellow sweater in bed with the cold or flu, against a greay background. The person is holding a warm drink, lying propped up on pillows, with a thermometer in their mouth
Doctors share 5 essential tips for how to sleep with the flu — plus the best position to lie in if you have a cough

By Ruth Jones Published

The coughing, fever and body aches of 'super flu' might leave you struggling to sleep but our tips can help you enjoy some precious rest.

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A brunette woman with a ponytail sitting on the bed of her childhood bedroom.
'Your body has a physical ‘memory’' — doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays

By Frances Daniels Published

Doctors share the 5 reasons why I found it impossible to sleep over the holidays

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A four-piece collage of sleeping women, essential oils, and a candle pasted on to a blue marble background.
So, you got an aromatherapy set for Christmas — here’s how to use essential oils and candles in your sleep routine

By Frances Daniels Published

An aromatherapist explains how to use those unwanted essential oils and candles to fall asleep fast.

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A man sleeping on his back snoring next to his partner who's covered her head and ears with a pillow
Forget mouth taping — these 3 things will actually help you stop snoring in 2026

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Mouth taping won't stop you snoring — but these three things can help.

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A young family sit on a bed wearing matching green pajamas with a festive pattern.
Dermatologists reveal the gross reason why you should wash your new Christmas pajamas before wearing them — especially if you have this condition

By Frances Daniels Published

Thinking of wearing your brand new Christmas pajamas without washing them first? Skin experts are urging you to think again for this health reason

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A woman lies in bed in the dark with her phone directed at her face. In the top left corner is a faded screen from a video game
Can't sleep? The 'relaxing' habit that kept me awake and how I got my sleep back on track

By Ruth Jones Published

I thought de-stress games would help me wind-down before bed but gamifying relaxation just kept me awake.

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The image shows a dark-haired woman sat to a kitchen table with her laptop open, a notebook on the table in front of her and her head in her hands. Behind her, festive decorations twinkle.
Holiday stress was stopping me from sleeping — a neuroscientist shared one simple fix that helped me fall asleep fast

By Nicola Appleton Published

'Tis the season... to feel so overwhelmed that you can't sleep. A sleep expert reveals her tips to sleeping better this Christmas.

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On the left, a woman lies in bed blowing her nose because she doesn't feel well. On the right, a man sits on the edge of the bed in the dark with his head in his hands, feeling stressed and experiencing insomnia.
Doctors warn this common sleep problem could leave you at risk of 'super flu' — here's how to prevent it

By Ruth Jones Published

A new study explores how insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weakened immune system. Here's why, plus expert tips for sleeping better in flu season.

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Christmas hot chocolate with marshmallows
No, hot chocolate isn't good for sleep — health expert explains why you should swap it for this 'golden' drink instead

By Frances Daniels Published

Hot chocolate is the quintessential cozy beverage, but a dietician tells us it's not so good for our sleep...

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An illustration of a woman wearing pink pajamas sleeping on her side with her arms tucked up towards her chest
Doctors warn this ‘healthy’ sleep position can actually cause arm-tingling nerve damage — here’s how to prevent it

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Doctors are warning side sleepers that 'T-rex' arms can cause nerve damage — here are 3 ways to sleep on your side safely

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