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Vagus nerve stimulators promise to ease nighttime anxiety and prevent 3 a.m. wakeups — here's how to do it at home (without spending $900)
By Ruth Jones last updated
An expert explains how to employ vagus nerve stimulation for free at home, to ease anxiety and improve sleep. All you need is some cold water...

How much deep sleep do you need and are you getting enough? Here's how to tell
By Michele Ross published
Deep sleep goes hand-in-hand with repair and recovery. But are you getting enough of it each night? Here's how to tell.

I tried eating these 3 fruits for better gut health — a registered dietician explains why they improved my sleep too
By Becky George published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Choosing the right fruits to eat before bed made a world of difference for my gut health and sleep. Here's why the experts approved.

Over 65? Doctors say spending less time in bed could increase how much deep sleep you get — here's how and why it's vital for ageing well
By Ruth Jones published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Deep sleep declines with age, but experts explain how maximizing sleep efficiency can help seniors enjoy more deep sleep and avoid 3 a.m. wake ups.

I feel great on 7 hours of sleep but like a zombie after 8 — two doctors explain why, and how much sleep is enough
By Lauren Jeffries published
I spoke to doctors and sleep experts to find out whether seven hours of sleep is enough, and whether it's actually better than oversleeping.

The 7:1 sleep rule is now linked to a longer life — experts share 6 habits to help you master it by resetting your body clock this weekend
By Jenny Haward published
Experts share 6 'anchors' for your body clock that can help improve your sleep regularity and nail the 7:1 sleep rule for longer life.

My husband and I were ruining each other's sleep — 3 products that are helping us both sleep through the night while sharing a bed
By Lauren Jeffries published
His snoring and my restlessness made sleeping next to each other impossible, until we tried these products.

Forget pink or white noise — these are the 3 sounds I use to beat insomnia and sleep through the night
By Frances Daniels published
Presented by Helix Sleep
Pink and white noise are popular sleep sounds, but they could be stopping you from sleeping through the night

My 75-year-old grandad is finally sleeping through the night and it’s all down to swimming — I ask a doctor why it works and how to do it
By Eve Davies published
Presented by Helix Sleep
This one activity is helping my grandfather beat the early starts and restless nights that have come with age. A doctor explains how it helps you sleep better.

Sleep Awareness Week 2026 is here — our guide to the best tips, tech and advice to help you sleep better
By Claire Davies last updated
Presented by Helix Sleep
Our guide to Sleep Awareness Week 2026 features expert interviews, the latest longevity science, and the top-rated tech to help you sleep better.
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