Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

EXPLAINED: Hannah shore | Rare Historical Photos

Higher thread count isn’t always better – experts explain what the numbers mean

Ever wondered what all the bedding jargon means? Here’s everything you need to know

The Independent UK

Your bedroom mirror is wrecking your sleep, and the effects are worse in a heatwave – how to fix it for a better night's rest

Ditch 'unease, discomfort and overheating' for a deeper and more restorative sleep

Ideal Home

I asked sleep experts how to stop snoring – from sleeping position to pillow setup, this is their advice for a more peaceful night’s rest

From sleeping position to pillow setup, these are their top tips for a more peaceful night’s rest

Ideal Home

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

4 sleep experts share how they fall asleep fast and skip waking up at 3 a.m. in hot weather — 4 steps to take tonight

Scorching night ahead? Sleep specialists share the 5 simple things they do to fall asleep fast and skip 3 a.m. wake-ups during a heatwave — and the 3 habits sabotaging your rest.

Tom’s Guide

'Re-watch your favorite TV show' to fall asleep fast — plus 3 other surprising tips from a sleep researcher

Tired of meditation and chamomile tea? An insomnia researcher shares the unexpected evening habits that actually help you drift off faster.

Tom’s Guide

Trouble falling asleep? Brushing your teeth right before bed could be to blame, expert says

Making toothbrushing the final step of your nighttime routine might be why you can't fall asleep easily. Sleep researcher Hannah Shore reveals how the habit disrupts your hormones—and the 'one-hour rule' to fix it.

Tom’s Guide

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

Ideal Home

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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

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 duvet tog for a heatwave, 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

This popular household item could be why you're waking up groggy even after enough sleep — here's how to get morning energy in 5 seconds

Tom’s Guide

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.

Tom’s Guide

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Guide

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

The Independent UK

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

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Tom’s Guide

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

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

Tom’s Guide

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

Tom’s Guide

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.'

Tom’s Guide

'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

Tom’s Guide

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?

1 2

People

Stephanie Romiszewski

12 stories

Caroline Preece

10 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.