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Science says the '60-minute bedtime rule' is crucial for longevity — here's why and how to use it starting tonight

By Jenny Haward last updated

Research says you could add up to 4 years to your life by following this simple 60-minute bedtime rule and getting 7+ hours of sleep, so we spoke to doctors to find out more.

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Stop waking up at 3 am — I asked 5 doctors for their best sleep hygiene tips and here’s what they said

By Ruth Jones last updated

The experts explain the habits and lifestyle changes that can help you sleep better and how to make them work for you.

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The clocks go forward early this year — here are the 3 ways it will impact your sleep and why the 7:1 rule is crucial to avoid sleep deprivation and morning fatigue

By Nicola Appleton published

It's important to remember that when the clocks go forward, our biological clocks stay the same. 'For many individuals, this creates a temporary mismatch between sleep timing and circadian rhythm'

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In the left corner, a closeup of a hand adjusting the temperature on a thermostat (Shutterstock.) In the main image, a man holds his pack and shoulder while sitting on the edge of his mattress, looking in pain (Getty)

Experts reveal why over 65s with back and hip pain need a warmer bedroom for sleeping — here’s the temperature they recommend

By Ruth Jones published

Pain experts explain how adjusting the thermostat can stop you waking up with tight, sore muscles, plus the bedding essentials to stay warm without overheating.

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Birch's organic latex pillow promises neck support and cool comfort — here's what happened when I tried it for 3 weeks

By Frances Daniels published

I tested an organic latex pillow straight after sleeping on a polyester one — here's everything that happened from the first night

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Don’t worry about total sleep time, pay attention to these metrics on your sleep tracker instead

By Eve Davies published

My sleep score stays in the 60s unless I ace these two sleep metrics — and it’s not to do with getting eight hours sleep. Experts explain why…

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I asked the experts what’s the number one rule of good sleep hygiene and they all said the same thing

By Ruth Jones published

There’s no ‘easy fix’ for better sleep — but this gold-standard rule is the best starting point if you want to fall asleep fast and stay asleep.

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On the left, a close up of sleep tech writer Eve Davis wearing a sleep tracker while sleeping in bed. On the right, a close up of the Apple Watch Sleep Tracker showing the percentage for Awake, REM, Core and Deep Sleep

I’ve been tracking the amount of deep sleep I’m getting using my Apple Watch and I thought it was nowhere near enough — I asked a doctor and their answer surprised me

By Ruth Jones last updated

Two sleep doctors explain what deep sleep is, how much we need and the real number you should be looking for on your Apple Watch sleep tracker.

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A woman with insomnia checks her alarm clock, which displays the time of 2am. Beside her, there is a screenshot of a sleep-tracking apps's AI assistant asking her if she is having trouble sleeping.

My sleep-tracking earbuds discovered how this one thing in my nighttime routine ruined my sleep — here’s why I won't do it again

By Frances Daniels published

My sleep tracker pinned the cause of my insomnia — an expert explains why this one activity made it harder to fall asleep

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On the left, a tired woman sits rubbing her eyes while holding a cup of coffee. On the right, a woman lies on her back in bed with a sleep mask on, sleeping well.

‘Your sleep banking account is in the red’ — an expert explains why I’m tired all the time, despite getting plenty of sleep at the weekend

By Ruth Jones published

Are you catching up on sleep or are you stealing sleep from the week ahead? An experts explains why you're feeling tired and what to do about it.

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