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'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.

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I tried a Chief Medical Officer's hack to fall asleep fast after waking up at 3 a.m. and it worked — here's why

By Ruth Jones Published

It's all about putting the brakes on stressful, anxious thoughts so that you can drift back to sleep quickly

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I went from 5 to 7 hours sleep a night using the '7:1 rule' — but only after a doctor made this key change to my routine

By Nicola Appleton Published

I couldn’t stick to the 7:1 sleep rule until a doctor made this simple switch to my sleep routine. Since then, I finally feel like I’ve cracked the code to sleeping longer and better.

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Father's Day 2026: Top-rated gifts for dads who need more sleep — from noise-cancelling earbuds to cooling blankets

By Frances Daniels Published

Over a half of dads say they want to spend Father's Day relaxing — so here's how to give him the peace and quiet he's actually looking for.

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Trouble falling asleep? Brushing your teeth right before bed could be to blame, expert says

By Frances Daniels Published

It's likely the last step in your nighttime routine, but it could also be why you take longer than 20 minutes to fall asleep at night

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'I was exhausted after waking up at 3 a.m. each night — until I tried this 20-minute energy reset approved by doctors'

By Ruth Jones Published

Are 3 a.m. wake-ups making you feel exhausted by midday? Try this 20-minute technique to beat the afternoon slump without ruining your nighttime sleep.

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Best sleep headphones 2026: Five top-picks chosen by sleep tech experts

By Eve Davies Last updated

If you're after a comfortable pair of headphones to block out noise with soothing sounds while you sleep, these are our sleep tech expert's top picks.

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The main image shows a man sleeping wearinga DUSQ patch, in the top left corner is a close up of the DUSQ device

'I sleep much faster and way deeper': DUSQ's new wearable detects 3 a.m. wake ups and sends you straight back to deep sleep in first for sleep tracking

By Ruth Jones Published

The DUSQ sleep tracker doesn't just monitor your sleep, it aims to actively improve it by detecting even minor disruptions and sending you straight back to deep sleep. Here's how it works.

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I was struggling to fall asleep, yet waking up at 3 a.m. — until an expert made this simple change to my routine

By Nicola Appleton Published

After taking these three steps to increasing my daily sleep pressure, I’ve noticed that I sleep better and for longer — here's why

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Is dreaming a sign of good sleep? It depends on one key factor, experts say

By Ruth Jones Published

Dreams are a regular part of sleep but are your dream-filled nights a sign your sleep quality is being affected? I asked the experts and this is what they told me...

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