‘It works for me and it’s free!’: 18 tried-and-tested tips for better sleep
Struggling to nod off? From magnesium flakes to mental maths, knee pillows to boring podcasts, here are the things you – and we – swear by for a peaceful slumber
The best mattress toppers for a more comfortable night’s sleep, tested
Whether you’re looking for memory foam, wool, cooling or firm, we reveal the toppers we rate – and whether they can really rescue a bad mattress
A perfect pillow, a ‘bargain’ Ikea mattress and more: the best sleep products on sale right now
From a bestselling Coop pillow to the Hatch sunrise alarm clock, these editor-tested picks are discounted for sleep awareness week
The Dutch method: could this improve your sleep – and social life?
Some may balk at Netherlanders’ ‘nothing to hide’ approach, but there is evidence their curtain customs could come with health benefits
Four tips to take a restful nap for once, according to our very sleepy experts
We asked a sleep psychologist and former ER doctor for advice on how to wake up energized and refreshed
I tried the latest sleep trick – and my husband and I were up all night
Cognitive shuffling is apparently the remedy for a spinning mind at 3am. But it made me question all my choices, writes Polly Hudson
Deafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic?
Experts say dangerous sleep apnoea affects an estimated 8 million in the UK alone, and everything from evolution to obesity or even the climate crisis could be to blame
Dark showering: is this the very best way to wash?
A shower before bed, with the bathroom lights off, is said to get you to sleep more quickly and rinse off the day’s stress. No wonder it’s suddenly so popular
‘The most rejuvenating sleep of my life’: 12 products our writers rely on for rest each night
From the Loop Dream earplugs to the Soco Hoodies Giant and of the Manta Pro Sleep Mask, reviewers share what actually helps them hit the hay
The potato bed: is this the ultimate sleep solution?
It requires copious pillows and duvets, and has gone viral on social media. Will this elaborate new sleeping set-up give you a cosy night’s rest – or just exacerbate your back pain?