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Too hot to sleep? These 5 cooling bedding materials are 'sleep medicine in fabric form', according to the experts

They're the antidote to restless nights in this hot, humid weather

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I Tried the Low-Effort Japanese Kaizen Method to Quickly Improve My Sleep − It's So Easy to Do

This method helped me easily make impactful changes for more restful nights

Homes & Gardens

You should be replacing your pillows more often than you think, say experts

When was the last time you replaced your pillows?

The Independent UK

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Should you buy a new mattress or use a mattress topper?

Is it time for a brand new mattress or will a mattress topper suffice? This is what an expert says

The Independent UK

How to clean a mattress topper at home, according to an expert

Here’s everything you need to know about removing stains and accidents from your topper

The Independent UK

How to choose the right tog for your duvet, according to experts

Here's everything you need to know, plus our top tried and tested recommendations Read more: Best duvets, tried and tested

The Independent UK

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No, 6.5 hours isn’t enough sleep — 4 ways to sleep for longer, starting tonight

Studies show we're getting well under the recommended amount of sleep we need, so we asked the experts what to do about it.

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I tried these 7 easy tips to stop my brain from racing before a big day — and it actually worked

I can't sleep when I have anticipatory anxiety, but trying to fall asleep fast was making it worse. These 7 expert-approved tips finally helped me get over my insomnia

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How to choose a mattress for front sleepers, according to experts

We’ve asked sleep specialists and physiotherapists how to keep aches and pains at bay as a front sleeperRead more: 12 best mattresses, tried and tested by experts

The Independent UK

How to choose a mattress for back sleepers, according to experts

A physiotherapist, sleep physiologist and a mattress specialist weigh in Read more: 12 best mattresses, tried and tested by experts

The Independent UK

How to choose a mattress for side sleepers, according to experts

We consulted with physiotherapists and sleep experts on how to shop for your sleeping position Read more: 12 best mattresses, tried and tested by experts

The Independent UK

The simple metabolism hack that helps avoid 3am wake-ups — and it's the Blue Zone secret to longevity, too

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

Tom’s Guide

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

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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Woman & Home

Not blue light or caffeine - sleep scientist reveals the habit she wishes more women would skip before bed

Better sleep lies on the other side of making this lifestyle change, she says

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My sleep tracker says I keep waking up at 3 a.m. but an expert told me not worry as long as my sleep score also shows these 3 things

I thought my 3 a.m. wake ups were a disaster but my sleep tracker tells a different story. An expert explains why

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Stop waking up at 3am — 7 quick fixes you can do today, according to a sleep expert

From a quick stroll to two-second hacks, here's are the simple things that can help you sleep all night long and avoid 'middle insomnia.'

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'I tried foot reflexology and my sleep quality improved after just one session' — here's how

Reflexology promotes relaxation — here's what happened to my sleep after trying it

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I sleep less than 7 hours a night and didn't think it was an issue until a recent study said otherwise — an expert explains more

I function well on around six hours a night, but now I'm wondering if I should try to sleep more and, if so, how?

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"Don't lose three hours by endlessly scrolling through social media," 5 key sleep hygiene habits of highly successful people and how they help you sleep for longer after just one night

Some of the most successful people in the world, from CEOs to world leaders, share these five sleep habits

‘Potato bed’ is going viral on TikTok – but can it actually help you sleep?

No, it doesn’t involve putting potatoes in your bed…

Ideal Home

TikTok's viral 'potato bed' sleep trend has fans saying 'I had the best sleep ever' – experts weigh in on the hack with 15M likes

Turns out there's science behind the social media sleep phenomenon

The Guardian - UK

The best mattresses for back pain – and how to choose one, according to osteopaths and sleep scientists

Is a firm orthopaedic mattress best for your back? How soft is too soft? We ask the experts

Woman & Home

Trouble falling asleep? A sleep scientist and instructor reveal the 5 yoga poses for a better wind-down routine

Yoga for sleep could be the new essential in your bedtime routine if you're struggling to drift off - but be careful, not all poses are made to be gentle

The Independent UK

Best cooling mattress toppers for a heatwave, tested on summer nights

Beat the heat with tested toppers from Woolroom, Simba and PandaRead more: Best mattress toppers, reviewed

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