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Beat 3 a.m. wake ups with these 5 Nordic sleep hacks — No 1 can add nearly an hour of extra sleep to your night

By Frances Daniels published

Why Nordic habits can add an extra 55 minutes of sleep, stop 3 a.m. wake ups, and help you wake up with energy

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Experts say sleeping on your side is best for easing lower back pain and reducing 3 a.m. wake-ups — here's why

By Frances Daniels published

This gold standard sleep position also helps you wake-up with more energy

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This 5-minute bedtime trick provides instant back pain relief for better sleep, says chiropractor

By Frances Daniels last updated

A chiropractor explains how adding the beginner friendly cat-cow stretch to your nighttime and morning routine can reduce back pain and improve sleep

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Over 65? Doctors say spending less time in bed could increase how much deep sleep you get — here's how and why it's vital for ageing well

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Deep sleep declines with age, but experts explain how maximizing sleep efficiency can help seniors enjoy more deep sleep and avoid 3 a.m. wake ups.

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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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A serene bedroom setting, with neutral colors, matching nightstands, and warm golden-hour lighting.

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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The main image shows a women lying on her front and snoring during her sleep. In the bottom right corner is an inset image of a close up of a sleep tracker showing the different sleep stages that have been tracked overnight

'80% of people with sleep apnea don't know they have it' — the signs and sleep tracker metrics to look for, according to a Samsung Health scientist

By Ruth Jones published

Snoring is the 'hallmark of sleep apnea', a doctor says, but there are other signs and metrics to look for on your sleep tracker. Here's what you need to know...

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The image shows a dark-haired man standing at his fridge, holding a slice of pizza to his mouth with the fridge door still open. Overlaid on top of the image in the top left hand corner is a blue cloud-shaped badge that read Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2026.

'Your body is busy processing food': Why your frequent night wakings could be caused by the time you eat dinner

By Lauren Jeffries published

Presented by Helix Sleep

I talk to a nutritionist and a dietician to find out how our dinner times can lead to 3am wakeups — plus tips on how to optimize your evening meal for better sleep

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I always fall asleep fast and stay asleep all night — and experts say it's all down to my 3-step nighttime routine

By Eve Davies published

Presented by Helix Sleep

An expert explains why my 3-step bedtime routine helps me fall asleep fast and sleep through the night

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