Let there be light! Why sunny spring days make us happier and healthier

Warmer days and nature awakening are not the only reasons to be cheerful. Scientists explain exactly why this season makes us feel better

Come True review – blow-out imagery in visionary sleep disorder thriller

An insomniac student is haunted by a demonic figure in this flamboyant and stylised waking dream of a film

From posh blankets to aural apps: the firms cashing in on the demand for sleep aids

It’s a dream time for the firms cashing in on the demand for sleep aids during the pandemic

With the kids locked down and not on the town, I’ve never slept so soundly

For the first time since I became a father, I am finally getting a good night’s rest

How to be a morning person? I’d rather stay in bed

I’ve learned to accept that I’m more of a 3am playing Candy Crush while eating pickles from a jar kind of person, says columnist Eleanor Margolis

Ten beds that changed the world, from King Tut to Tracey Emin

As long as there have been humans, there have been beds. Here are some landmark examples

Is working in bed ruining your sleep and sex life? Here’s how to fix it

Using the bedroom as a workspace has its pitfalls, from a disturbed body clock to a dampened libido. But it doesn’t have to be that way

Don’t hit snooze – and other secrets of a happy daily routine

From waking up to winding down, try these simple changes to maximise your wellbeing throughout the day

2020: the year relaxation became impossible

Since March I’ve felt like a tensed cat ready to pounce. It’s a side-effect of Covid - and this government, says Joel Golby

Sleeping on the job: how a quick nap makes us more efficient

While working from home have you had a cheeky nap? Don’t feel guilty. Research shows a brief kip boosts productivity. But will it catch on in the office?