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7 ways to stay awake after a sleepless night — from hydration to mindfulness

By Lauren Jeffries published

Two experts share seven ways to stay awake after a sleepless night — plus whether you should nap or not

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The breathing method experts swear by to fall asleep fast — plus steps to try it for yourself

By Jenny Haward published

Find out how box breathing can help your sleep, and get expert advice on how to practice this deep breathing technique to fall asleep fast tonight

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Reduce your stress before bed by 68% with this easy 6-minute nighttime routine

By Lauren Jeffries last updated

Reading for just 6 minutes a day can reduce stress and improve your sleep — here's how.

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A young woman sits at the edge of her bed in a dimly lit bedroom as she can't sleep due to worry.

Ease nighttime anxiety, reduce stress and fall asleep quickly with this simple sleep hack, says psychologist

By Frances Daniels last updated

We ask a psychologist all about the Constructive Worry sleep hack to fall asleep quickly

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Trouble sleeping and waking too early? 3 common sleep problems that could be hidden signs of stress

By Lauren Jeffries published

We asked the experts to share the most common signs of stress in your sleep — plus top tips on how to destress for better sleep.

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Experts warn that 1 in 5 adults are at risk of developing sleep disorders due to this substance

By Frances Daniels published

20% of US adults are using this legal substance, but it makes it harder to fall asleep and can cause sleep apnea

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Hot vs cold showers before bed: Which is best for a good night's sleep?

By Eve Davies published

We investigate what temperature your pre-bed shower should be in order to get the best night's sleep.

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Three nights of poor sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, study shows

By Nicola Appleton published

Study shows that three nights of poor sleep can impact cardiovascular health.

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A young woman lies on her side in bed, her face illuminated by her phone screen as she 'brain rots'

Can’t sleep after doomscrolling? Experts explain the ‘brain rot’ effect

By Becky George published

We explore if brain rot, the impact of consuming too much online content, can affect your sleep. Here’s what the experts say.

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New research shows 55% of sleep ends with the snooze button — here's how that impacts your brain and body

By Eve Davies published

A new study has revealed how often the snooze button is deployed, and how long for. So we've spoken to an expert to see how pressing snooze can affect you.

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