All news on the topic: Insomnia

Insomnia affects a huge number of people living in the UK - but now help is at hand, as Dr Michael Mosley reveals his surprising top tip for getting a good night sleep

The NHS states that adults should be getting at least seven hours of sleep every night. If you're struggling to drift off, or think you have insomnia, experts recommend snacking on certain foods to up your chances of a good night's rest

From work stress and family responsibilities to illness, quality sleep is sometimes difficult to come by - especially when you are unable to control contributing factors

Drinking cans of caffeine based energy drinks such as Monster or Red Bull could contribute to developing insomnia or sleep problems a team of Norwegian researchers has found.

The BBC has been embroiled in controversy after medical charities and experts condemned Giselle Boxer's pitch on Dragons' Den. This isn't some small cock-up - the irresponsible claims play into a wider culture of misinformation about ME

Sleep experts have warned that staying in bed for too long in the morning can actually make you feel more tired and groggy - and it's all to do with your circadian rhythm

Struggling to fall asleep this January? You're not alone as many people have insomnia at this time of year. But this easy but effective trick can help you drift off in no time, according to an expert

Lack of sleep can become a major issue if it starts to affect your daily life and one pharmacist has warned of the side effects of Brits turning to one popular sleep aid medicine to get some shut eye at night

The abrupt shift from the excitement and fun of the holiday season to the mundanity of everyday life can lead to a real dip in motivation and enthusiasm at this time of year. But as Taylor Swift once said, you need to 'shake it off' - and we've got some great tips to help you do just that ...

Hollywood star Marilyn Monroe had a heartbreaking final exchange with fellow actor and close friend Peter Lawford shortly before she tragically died

The highly-contagious JN.1 subvariant sweeping the UK is not considered any more severe than other recent ones, but it is thought that waning immunity is increasing the severity of impact

Before moving into the Glasgow flat, Gordon Warrender enjoyed marital arts and rugby and had no health issues but now he can't work or enjoy the hobbies he used to love

YouTuber Justin Agustin has shared what he claims is a military-grade hack to learn how to drop off to sleep easily and once mastered will work in just two minutes - any time, anywhere

Having received hundreds of rave reviews from shoppers who hail these eye masks as 'life savers', Lucy Addicott tried them for herself and these were the results

A psychologist has explained how our sleep is controlled by three mechanisms: the supply-and-demand relationship between sleep and wakefulness, the body clock and psychological factors

According to a sleep expert, there's one thing that people often do when they wake up in the middle of the night that makes it harder for them to fall back asleep

A sleep expert has urged those who struggle with insomnia at night to avoid a popular takeaway in the hours leading up to bed, as it could be stopping them from getting proper rest

Everything from how urine appears in colour to its consistency could be an indicator of underlying health conditions that need to be addressed by a medical professional

A sleep expert has delivered a hard truth - one of the snacks we love to consume while watching a film in front of the TV in the evening could be responsible for keeping us awake

There could be a underlying reason to why you wake up with an intense headache in the morning or suffer from excessive tiredness in the day, experts have warned

Fed-up residents in Birmingham's Alum Rock say the evenings descend into chaos as anti-social yobs let off fireworks in streets and near gardens and cars late into the early hours of the morning

The politics power couple attended the performer's show in New York, and afterwards Hillary Clinton insisted he join them for dinner - but Derren was left scarred

Scientists are constantly discovering more about the essential health benefits of sleep, but many people still struggle get anywhere near the recommended amount

Amy Moldenhauer, 28, decided to ditch steroid creams she'd used to manage her eczema but wasn't prepared for the excruciating withdrawal symptoms which left her "screaming in agony"

Waking up in the middle of the night can sometimes mean lying awake for hours as you struggle to still your mind and get back off to sleep, but this expert-approved method will have you snoring again in no time