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Don’t fret the first night and nap if you need: how to sleep well, away from home

Disturbed sleep is very common as you adapt to a new environment but, with good sleep hygiene and some practical adjustments, you can quickly settle in

Could a drug for narcolepsy change the world?

There are apparently breakthroughs on the way for those with sleep disorders – which sent me down a rabbit hole of research, writes Zoe Williams

Which travel pillow gets the high score? I found out at the amusement arcade

Trains and buses were good, but video games were best for a pillow test. Plus, gift guides galore; cosy knitwear; and the 90s are back, back, back!

I tested 13 travel pillows on buses, trains and arcade machines: here are my favourites

Whether you want memory foam, inflatable or a full-on cuddle loop, these travel pillows passed the (very bumpy) test

You were asleep but swear you weren’t: what is paradoxical insomnia?

We don’t always know when we’re asleep or awake. This can affect how rested we feel

Confessions of a serial leaf stealer: the garden gadget that actually made tidying fun

Autumn’s mess, sorted; tips for better mornings; and the best beard trimmers

Why do we yawn? It’s almost certainly not for the reason you think

Given that we’ve literally grown up with them, we often know surprisingly little about how our bodies work. This new series aims to fill the gaps

Light candles at breakfast and swap your alarm: 33 easy tips for better mornings

As the clocks go back, readers and writers share their favourite hacks for a brighter start to the day, from a nice dressing gown to a good stretch

Could this ‘brutal and restrictive’ therapy cure my intense insomnia?

CBT-I is called the ‘gold standard’ for sleep disorder treatment. After 40 years of issues, could it help me sleep right?

‘An unsolved mystery of science’: why do I dream about my teeth falling out?

Experts say such dreams of dental distress may relate to the processing of various emotions and experiences

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