All news on the topic: Sleep

Sleep for most folk, as we get older, becomes harder to come by, just at the time when it's needed most, but some experts have now issued a simple calculator that pinpoints the amount of sleep we need based on age

TV doctor Michael Mosley has shared the go-to snack he always recommends to people to stop them 'flagging' after lunch - and it'll even help satisfying your sweet tooth

Sleep expert Hannah Shore shares her top tips and advice on how to have a good night's sleep while on your period

A mum-of-two says the expense of washing three lots of bedding puts her off doing it often, but now she wonders if her bedding cleaning habits are 'gross' or 'uncommon'

The doctor-approved '4-7-8' technique could help you get to sleep faster, and we can all make use of the 'simple but powerful tool' for a better night's sleep

As the seasons change it also becomes time to change the weight of your duvet to something a bit lighter to ensure you get the best possible sleep, according to experts

If you're having trouble getting to sleep, you're not alone, as it's a common problem for people in the UK. But it turns out the trick to getting to sleep fast could be as easy as drinking a hot beverage.

Researchers reckon understanding the connection between sleep and the body clock or 'circadian rhythms' could lead to new treatments to help those suffering from sleep conditions at night

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With sleep so essential to our wellbeing, more and more couples are opting for unromantic separate beds. Could this much-touted 'sleep divorce' really be the key to saving your relationship?

If it's quality sleep you're after, you'd better make sure you're paying attention to eating the right foods - as they directly impact our body's ability to relax and enter into a state conducive to catching those Zs

As financial worries remain the primary cause of sleep disruption in the UK, hypnotherapist Clare Longstaffe has developed a simple finger breathing technique to help people reclaim their rest

Dr Michael Mosley is always urging people to make changes to their lifestyles to live better, and longer lives - and this change encourages you to go to sleep earlier

Amazon Music Unlimited offers plenty of music to help you sleep – as well as tons of top tracks from artists like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Kanye West

A sleep expert has shared the one food you should avoid at all costs before bedtime, and fans of it will be seriously annoyed - but there are alternatives to consider as a late night snack

If you're feeling over-tired and as though something is 'off' but you can't quite put your finger on it, it could be due to 'clock dysfunction', according to an expert

If you find it a struggle to get out of bed, it can be tempting to reach for a cup of coffee straight away to get your through the morning. But according to a doctor, this can do more harm than good

Experts recommend that adults should get between seven and nine hours' kip during the hours of darkness - which means many of us could be running at an annual sleep deficit of 30 days

Waking up ahead of the alarm can occur on such a regular basis it's only natural to question why we bother even setting one in the first place. But why does it happen? Here, an expert explains exactly what's going on - and what you can do to stop it

Seven in 10 mums and dads say family life is making them feel ill more often - but over half admit they don't look after themselves properly when unwell, a study has found

A supplement made from an ancient herb could help you get a better night's sleep and reduce feelings of anxiety due to its calming effects - for as little as 10p per pill

Caffeine raises alertness, which can make it hard to fall asleep at times, but it can have further adverse affects on your body, including increased anxiety and headaches

Forget the stresses of everyday life, now it's been proving that just lying there in bed, unable to sleep, can speed up the ageing process, making you look older

Dr Miriam Stoppard has told how a new device could help people with sleep apnoea get a quicker diagnosis of the serious condition that increases the risk of dying from heart disease and strokes

Sleeping with your mouth open can cause a whole host of health problems, and creepy crawlies are apparently the least of your worries, according to a mattress expert