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74% of us lose sleep due to stress — these are the 9 nighttime routine essentials that help me to unwind and fall asleep fast

By Frances Daniels published

From a sound-masking white noise machine to dreamy scents, these 9 bedroom essentials will help you de-stress and fall asleep fast.

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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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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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A well-rested woman with dark hair piled up in a messy bun sits on the edge of her bed and stretches her arms up while facing a sunny window early in the morning

5 things I do at night to wake up with energy each day — tips from a sleep coach who used to have insomnia

By Claire Davies published

I stopped chasing the ‘perfect’ night's sleep and started using this science-backed routine to stay asleep and wake up refreshed

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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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A young woman side sleeps in the fetal position using a supportive high-loft pillow.

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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A split screen of two images: one shows a woman sleeping soundly in bed with a striped eye mask. . The other image features another woman performing the cow-cat yoga pose.

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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An older woman lies in bed asleep

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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