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'After one week, you're sleeping better. After one year, you're living longer' — science reveals what happens to your body when you sleep at the same time every day

By Eve Davies published

Experts urge you to establish a consistent sleep routine for improved health and longevity. I ask a certified sleep consultant exactly how it benefits your body and brain...

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I tried these 7 easy tips to stop my brain from racing before a big day — and it actually worked

By Frances Daniels last updated

I can't sleep when I have anticipatory anxiety, but trying to fall asleep fast was making it worse. These 7 expert-approved tips finally helped me get over my insomnia

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A massive new study reveals how snoring is linked to accelerated heart aging — what we know and tips to stop

By Ruth Jones published

Snoring is more than just a nuisance, as this massive study exploring the link between disordered breathing and vascular aging reveals.

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I went from always exhausted to waking up with tons of energy — these are the products I rely on to help me sleep better

By Nicola Appleton published

Deep sleep is the key to banishing daytime exhaustion and waking up with lots of energy. These are the 5 products I swear by to get more of it.

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Waking up exhausted even after 8 hours sleep? Expert says follow this simple 2-step routine to start the day with energy

By Ruth Jones last updated

Forget coffee — this easy 2-step routine is even "faster than "caffeine" at waking you up, according to the expert.

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Science says sleeping this amount extra per night cuts heart attack risk by 10% — doctors explain why

By Ruth Jones last updated

Dr. John La Puma and Dr. Daniel Cham speak to us about why sleep is essential for heart health and the small changes to make today to protect your heart

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6 unmissable Amazon bedroom deals I'd snap up today to get my sleep back on track this weekend

By Frances Daniels published

From hotel bedding to a budget sunrise alarm, here's 6 Amazon deals to shop today to turn your bedroom to a luxury sleep retreat in time for the weekend.

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I had no idea that brushing my teeth right before bed was keeping me awake — a doctor explains why and what to do instead to fall asleep fast

By Nicola Appleton last updated

Falling asleep on the couch but wide awake in bed? Fix that with this simple nighttime routine switch, say experts.

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3 a.m. insomnia kept me up for hours — this 20-minute reset helped me fall back asleep without getting stressed

By Frances Daniels last updated

After a bout of insomnia last year, I've learned that shutting my eyes and hoping to fall asleep won't cut it — I need to take strong action when I wake up at 3 a.m.

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Science says the '7:1' sleep rule could add 4 years to your life — these are the products I swear by to stick to it

By Alison Barretta published

My sleep routine went out the window — these are the products I used to get it back on track.

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