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A woman sat up in bed holding her head in distress after a night terror, with a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 logo in the top right hand corner

Screaming in the night? Expert reveals 5 causes of night terrors — plus how to stop them

By Sarah Finley published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Night terrors can not only be frightening, but can also damage the quality of sleep we get. We ask a sleep expert what they are, what causes them and how to prevent them.

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A man places a sleep apnea CPAP machine mask on his face, a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 graphic (right)

Sleep apnea could be diagnosed while you're awake, new research finds — here's what that means

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Can sleep apnea be diagnosed while awake? Research finds EEG signals can be used to detect sleep apnea outside of sleep.

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A woman wearing a pink eye mask tries mouth taping to cure her sleep apnea.

Forget mouth taping to reduce snoring or sleep apnea symptoms — experts share 5 tips they'd use instead

By Frances Daniels last updated

Presented by Helix Sleep

Mouth taping may be a popular bedtime hack, but experts say these tips are better for treating sleep apnea and snoring

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A woman is sat on the end of her bed with her head in her hands as she can't sleep because of nighttime anxiety

My anxiety is worse at night — I asked a neuropsychologist why and how to cope

By Lauren Jeffries published

Presented by Helix Sleep

This Sleep Week, I ask a neuropsychologist why my nighttime anxiety is worse at night and what I can do to calm my mind

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A woman lies in bed with her hands covering her face, looking upset due to sleep deprivation. A Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 graphic, bottom left

Long-term sleep deprivation has serious health risks — but they can be reversed, says expert

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

For Sleep Awareness Week we explore the causes and health risks of long-term sleep deprivation and how to get your sleep back on track.

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The image shows a man sleeping on his back with his mouth open and his arm above his head

Scientists develop pajamas that can detect sleep apnea — what that means for your rest

By Ruth Jones published

Can pajamas help you sleep better? Maybe in the future, scientists claim with development of new AI-driven smart pajamas.

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A woman with long brown hair sits up in bed covered in a pink comforter and yawns because she is so sleep deprived

I’ve been sleep deprived for over two years — my three top tips for easing symptoms

By Claire Davies published

I’m a sleep coach dealing with longterm sleep deprivation. Here’s what I do day-to-day to reduce my symptoms of brain fog, fatigue and irritability…

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A man sleeping on his back snoring next to his partner who's covered her head and ears with a pillow

How to sleep next to someone who snores, according to a specialist

By Lauren Jeffries published

We've asked a doctor and sleep specialist for their advice on how to sleep next to a partner who snores, as well as when to consider a sleep divorce.

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Man sleeping on back

You can't cure sleep apnea but you can manage it — doctors explain how

By Ruth Jones published

We asked the experts why sleep apnea can't be cured and how effective treatment can minimize its impact on your sleep.

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Sedentary jobs increase your risk of insomnia with symptoms lasting up to 10 years, new study says

By Becky George published

According to a new study, jobs that require sitting or standing still for long periods of time have been linked to insomnia. We explore why, plus how to offset the risk to our sleep.

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