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Slept for 7 or 8 hours but still exhausted? Work these 3 ‘sleep muscles’ for more energy, experts say

By Ruth Jones published

Morning exhaustion is often caused by poor sleep quality, even if you clocked 7, 8 or 9 hours in bed, but working these key 'sleep muscles' will turn things around.

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I fixed my morning exhaustion by ditching my snooze button habit — here’s the expert 3-step reset that helped me

By Eve Davies published

I thought hitting snooze would help me feel less tired, but it was actually making my fatigue worse

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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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I tried this handheld 'breathing coach' to stop stress ruining my sleep, and it ended up solving my morning fatigue — here's why

By Ruth Jones published

I’m falling asleep faster and waking up with more energy—and my Heart Rate Variability (HRV) data proves it's working.

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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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74% of us lose sleep due to stress — these are the 9 nighttime routine essentials that help me to unwind and fall asleep fast

By Frances Daniels published

From a sound-masking white noise machine to dreamy scents, these 9 bedroom essentials will help you de-stress and fall asleep fast.

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Reading in bed was keeping me awake, but this $16 gadget helps me fall asleep before I can even finish my chapter

By Nicola Appleton published

Science says that opting for warmer colored lights in the lead up to bedtime helps cement your circadian rhythm, so you can fall asleep fast.

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The 5 spring cleaning mistakes that can damage your mattress — here’s why and what to do instead

By Frances Daniels published

Steam cleaning and white vinegar are popular mattress cleaning methods, but did you know they can damage your bed? These are the DIY solutions experts say you should use instead.

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No, 6.5 hours isn’t enough sleep — 4 ways to sleep for longer, starting tonight

By Jenny Haward published

Studies show we're getting well under the recommended amount of sleep we need, so we asked the experts what to do about it.

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Lower back pain used to wake me up at 3 am — these 4 products helped me sleep through the night again

By Alison Barretta published

I've dealt with nightly back pain for the last several years. Fortunately, my career as a sleep product tester has led me to the items that help me get the relief (and rest) I need.

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