Do humans really have a ‘lizard brain’ lurking beneath our rational minds? It’s a powerful analogy that captured the popular imagination, but the biological reality is quite different The Guardian - UK · 17h ago
Do we really need eight hours sleep a night – and what happens if we don’t get it? We’re told that sleep is a superpower, making us smarter, healthier and happier. But how much is enough? And is insomnia as bad for us as we think? The Guardian - UK · Mar 24
Finally, a Good Night's Rest — How to Sleep Better, According to Sleep Experts, From Design to Routine (and Everything in Between) Sleep and wellness experts share their top tips for creating the ultimate sleep sanctuary Livingetc · Oct 3, 2025
NHS access to promising sleeping pill daridorexant is patchy, say doctors Prescribing of non-addictive drug in England clustered in London and West Midlands, with cheaper alternative issued far more often The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025
Man Who Hasn’t Slept In 2 Years Is Begging Experts To Solve His Medical Mystery: “My Eyes Are Melting” “I can't take this torture much longer,” said Oliver Alvis, a train driver who claims he last slept in December 2023. Bored Panda · Aug 26, 2025
Seven Deadly Sins by Guy Leschziner review – the biology of human frailty A look at wrath, gluttony and the rest from a medical perspective offers valuable insights – but is disease a good guide to normal functioning? The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024
First Thing: Biden issues ‘full and unconditional’ pardon to son Hunter The president reverses his pledge not to use his executive authority in this way, claiming that his son’s prosection was politically motivated. Plus: scientists ask whether humans are hardwired to commit bad deeds The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024
Sleep perfectionists: the exhausting rise of orthosomnia The UK sleep-tracker industry is estimated to be worth £270m a year – and forecast to double by 2030. Could all this data be making our insomnia worse? The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2024
If you kill someone in your sleep, are you a murderer? When is sleepwalking a defence? Matthew Blake investigates the mysterious phenomenon of sleep murder The Guardian - UK · Mar 2, 2024
World Sleep Day 2024: Why Londoners are the worst sleepers in the country A full night’s rest is proving elusive for many of us Londoners. This World Sleep Day, Claire Cohen finds out why, and how we can all give ourselves the gift of good sleep Evening Standard · Mar 9, 2023
Less booze, more salads, maybe separate bedrooms: how to sleep better in the spring and summer Yes, it’s getting hotter and harder to keep the light out. But that doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to broken nights. We get some expert tips The Guardian - UK · May 29, 2022
The Man Who Tasted Words by Guy Leschziner review – making sense What flavour is Tottenham Court Road? A riveting study of sensory function and malfunction The Guardian - UK · Feb 24, 2022
Guy Leschziner: ‘Reality is entirely a construct of our nervous system’ The consultant neurologist and BBC radio presenter has a new book exploring the relationship between sensory perception and the reality it creates The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2022
Expert shares why low iron levels and environmental triggers can ruin your sleep Sleep doctor Guy Leschziner has revealed his top tips to help you nod off at night - and the issues that may be stopping you from having a decent night's rest Daily Mirror · Jan 17, 2022