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On the left, a woman lies in bed blowing her nose because she doesn't feel well. On the right, a man sits on the edge of the bed in the dark with his head in his hands, feeling stressed and experiencing insomnia.
Doctors warn this common sleep problem could leave you at risk of 'super flu' — here's how to prevent it

By Ruth Jones Published

A new study explores how insomnia and anxiety are linked to a weakened immune system. Here's why, plus expert tips for sleeping better in flu season.

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Christmas hot chocolate with marshmallows
No, hot chocolate isn't good for sleep — health expert explains why you should swap it for this 'golden' drink instead

By Frances Daniels Published

Hot chocolate is the quintessential cozy beverage, but a dietician tells us it's not so good for our sleep...

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A bedroom with cushions on the bed and a lit Christmas tree
Christmas bedroom decorations ranked from best to worst for your sleep, according to experts

By Becky George Published

Here’s how you spread the festive cheer in your bedroom without sabotaging your sleep, according to experts

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An illustration of a woman wearing pink pajamas sleeping on her side with her arms tucked up towards her chest
Doctors warn this ‘healthy’ sleep position can actually cause arm-tingling nerve damage — here’s how to prevent it

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Doctors are warning side sleepers that 'T-rex' arms can cause nerve damage — here are 3 ways to sleep on your side safely

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A collage of different sleeping accessories that can help you stop snoring, against a backdrop of a night sky
Expert warns of increased snoring risk this winter, so here are 8 products from $15 to help

By Lauren Jeffries Published

The cold weather and seasonal viruses means snoring gets worse in winter, but these eight products will help you stop — from $15

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Woman with hair in towel relaxes at night with a bowl of cereal
Doctor warns this common food is wrecking our sleep — and we eat over 30lbs of it a year

By Frances Daniels Published

This popular nutritious ingredient is surprisingly disruptive to your sleep, according to experts. Here's why and what to eat instead...

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An image of a man looking up at the clouds, next to an image of man unable to sleep at 2.30 in the morning.
Doctor warns 1/3 of Americans don’t get enough of this vitamin — and it's probably why you can't sleep

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Over a third of Americans don't get enough of a key vitamin, especially in the winter — and it's key to getting good sleep.

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A woman sits up in bed sweating in the middle of the night, trying to cool herself down by holding a bottle of water to her forehead.
Experts warn of 3 most common reasons you're waking up sweating even though it's freezing

By Jenny Haward Published

Freezing weather normally makes us feel chilly, so if you're waking up sweaty at night during fall and winter you probably want to know why. We're here to help.

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An illustration of a tired nurse wearing green scrubs, leaning back against a wall and closing her eyes
'Shift work aged me faster than stress could alone' — the real impact fragmented sleep has on our health

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Doctors, experts and lawyers reveal the true impact shift work sleep disorder has on our day to day lives.

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An image of a man sleeping with his mouth open and snoring next to three images of the causes including: A radiator, condensation and someone with a cold
Snoring gets worse in winter — 5 doctor-recommended tips to reduce it

By Julie Penfold Published

The winter months are linked to an increase in snoring, experts warn — here's why and how to stop

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