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Almost 50% of US households use this item, but it can ruin your deep sleep — here's how to fix it to fall asleep fast and stop 3 a.m. wakeups

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Trouble falling asleep at night? This common household item could be to blame — here's how to fix it

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My Oura Ring sleep score has dipped this winter — here’s why I’m not worried now spring is approaching

By Eve Davies Published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Struggled to sleep this winter? Don’t worry, spring brings better sleep, according to experts.

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3 reasons why your Apple Watch sleep score is 'Low' — and how to fix it starting tonight

By Eve Davies Last updated

Experts share 3 reasons why your Apple Watch Sleep Score is low even when you get 7 hours or more sleep a night

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An insomnia expert said this gadget would stop me waking up at 3 am — she was right, and I now sleep through the night and wake up with so much energy

By Lauren Jeffries Published

Tried every sleep hack out there and still struggling? This neuroscientist-recommended gadget is better than any sleep technique I've come across.

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Tom's Guide Sleep Tech Writer Eve Davies sleeps on a cream pillow while wearing an Apple Watch. She recently earned a 97 out of 100 Apple Watch Sleep Score after making three key changes to her sleep and bedtime routine, taking her Sleep Score from the low 70s to the high 90s within a week
I just got a near-perfect '97' sleep score on my Apple Watch — these are the 3 key changes I made to my bedtime routine to help me sleep better

By Eve Davies Published

This is how I boosted my Apple Watch sleep score from 72 to 97 within a week, and the affect it’s now having on how well-rested and energized I feel

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A woman stretches as she wakes up to a hearty breakfast after sleeping through the night. Next to this picture, there is an image of a digital clock displaying the time of 3am.
The simple metabolism hack that helps avoid 3am wake-ups — and it's the Blue Zone secret to longevity, too

By Frances Daniels Last updated

Can eating "breakfast like a king" help you fall asleep fast and stop you from waking up at 3am? We ask the experts about this Blue Zone diet

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The 3 biggest sleep issues over 65s face — and the 3 simple fixes to start using tonight, according to experts

By Frances Daniels Published

Over 65 and keep getting ‘poor’ sleep? Experts explain how to fix the 3 biggest sleep issues to fall asleep fast tonight

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A woman with insomnia checks her alarm clock, which displays the time of 2am. Beside her, there is a screenshot of a sleep-tracking apps's AI assistant asking her if she is having trouble sleeping.
My sleep-tracking earbuds discovered how this one thing in my nighttime routine ruined my sleep — here’s why I won't do it again

By Frances Daniels Published

My sleep tracker pinned the cause of my insomnia — an expert explains why this one activity made it harder to fall asleep

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A split image: left, a close up of a hand checking her sleep metrics on a smartphone. Middle, the Soundcore a30 sleep earbuds in their case. Right, sleep tech expert Eve Davies lies in bed wearing an Apple Watch sleep tracker.
Stop waking up at 3 a.m. — these sleep gadgets promise to add an hour of rest and actually make you feel fresh in the morning

By Becca Caddy Published

Beyond tracking, a new generation of sleep gadgets are here to help you fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more refreshed. Here's our guide to the tech that's shaping our sleep.

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A young woman sleeps with her hand on a pillow. On her wrist, there is a an Apple Watch tracking her sleep. In the top right foreground, a circular frame features a close-up image of her blood oxygen levels.
6 Apple Watch settings you should change now for more accurate sleep tracking

By Eve Davies Published

Apple Watch health tracking doesn’t end at your steps and workouts. You can get an accurate gauge of your sleep quality and recovery too by changing these simple settings.

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