Coffee before bed does not disrupt sleep, study suggests
Drinking coffee or tea within four hours of bedtime does not affect sleep, a study has found.
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The daylight’s so bright you ought to wear shades, night workers told
Nightshift workers should consider wearing sunglasses to try to reduce the risks to their health from light, according to a sleep expert.
Snoring: Seven tips to combat snoring so you can get a good night’s sleep
They might be your lifelong soulmate, but it’s hard to love a snorer when they’re keeping you awake at night.
Sleep problems could be genetic, study suggests
Suffering from sleep problems could be genetic, according to a new study.
Sleeping in on the weekend won’t make up for rest lost during the week – study
Having a lie-in over the weekend does not compensate for any hours of sleep lost during the week, researchers have warned.
Scientists discover how sleep boosts the immune system
A good night’s sleep really can be the best medicine.
Smart bed rolls selfish sleepers back to their side of the mattress
Ford has invented a prototype bed that automatically rolls selfish sleepers back to their side of the mattress whenever they stray onto the other half.
Early risers less likely to develop breast cancer, study finds
Women who are “larks” and at their best early in the morning are less likely to develop breast cancer than their night-owl sisters, a study has found.
Mother’s voice smoke alarm better at waking children: study
The familiar sound of a mother’s voice is more likely to rouse a sleeping child than the high-pitched wailing of a smoke alarm, a new study has shown.
Trouble sleeping? Try sheep’s clothing instead of counting sheep
Wearing woollies in bed may be a more effective insomnia remedy than counting sheep, research suggests.
Sleep app turns to cricket commentator Henry Blofeld to help users rest
Sleep app Calm has turned to cricket broadcaster Henry Blofeld for its latest audio Sleep Story.
Yoga music at bedtime good for the heart, say experts
Listening to yoga music at bedtime is good for the heart, scientists have suggested.
Sleep ‘sweet spot’ for optimum heart health
Six to eight hours sleep a night is most beneficial for the heart, researchers have suggested.
Why too much sleep could be bad for your health
Sleeping longer than the recommended seven or eight hours a night has been linked with a higher risk of premature death, according to new research.
Why too much sleep could kill you
Sleeping longer than the recommended seven or eight hours a night has been linked with a higher risk of premature death, according to new research.
This app wants to lull you to sleep by reading out the GDPR legislation
In case you are unable to sleep at night, one mediation app company is here to make sure you get your Zzz’s.
Weekend lie-in could reduce the risk of early death, scientists say
Staying in bed longer at the weekend could help reduce the risk of early death, new research suggests.
Your insomnia might be hereditary, scientists say
Struggling to sleep at night? Your parents might be the ones to blame as new research suggests insomnia may be hereditary.
Fragmented sleep may be early sign of Alzheimer’s, study suggests
Sleep disturbances caused by “body clock” disruption may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s, new research suggests.
Night light has no effect on breast cancer risk, says study
A decades-old belief that sleeping with too much light can increase breast cancer risk is a myth, research suggests.