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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.

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A woman jumps up from her mattress in a bedroom bathed in bright, early morning sunlight – a brilliant circadian rhythm anchor that helps her maintain a regular sleep-wake schedule, which is now a major component, backed by science, to increasing a person's lifespan by up to 4 years

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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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A woman dressed in a blue night shirt sleeps peacefully on her partner's chest, as he sleeps with his head on a stone colored bed pillow. In the top left hand corner is a blue Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2026 logo.

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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A woman sits on the edge of her bed facing the window, stretching in the morning light shortly after waking up.

5 simple 'body clock hacks' that help you fall asleep fast and wake up with more energy

By Frances Daniels last updated

Want to fall asleep fast or wake up less groggy? These five cues will let your body clock know if it's time to rise and shine or hit the hay.

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A man with short brown hair wakes up in the middle of the night and makes the sleep hygiene mistake of looking at his alarm clock, which shows the time at 3.10am.

Waking up at 3 a.m.? Insomnia experts share 7 common sleep mistakes that ruin your rest — and how to fix them

By Lauren Jeffries published

I speak to two doctors to find out the biggest sleep hygiene mistakes we're making and how they're causing 3.a.m. wakeups and insomnia

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Experts say creating a 'brain bedroom' could help you manage insomnia, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and fall asleep fast — here's how

By Frances Daniels published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Sleep and Feng Shui experts explain how to build a 'brain bedroom' for better sleep

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5 signs your mattress is why you keep waking up during the night — plus, 3 quick fixes to boost your comfort

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Insights and hacks from a professional mattress tester

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