Can a yoga and sleep retreat cure my 20-year battle with insomnia?

A sleep retreat in the rugged hills of central Portugal, filled with sunshine, yoga, vegan food and kindness, promises a lasting cure for sleepless nights

The alarming truth about how sugar ruins your sleep

It may be second nature to reach for a sweet boost when tired in the evening but this could lead to a disturbed night. How do you kick the habit?

‘My bears are my lifeline’: the adults who sleep with soft toys

A third of adults cuddle up to teddies every night for emotional comfort – and research shows there are real health benefits

50 easy hacks to change your life in 2020

Sleep better, get fit, be kinder and improve your carbon footprint with these simple fixes

Not such a bright idea: why your phone’s ‘night mode’ may be keeping you awake

Many smartphone screens switch to warmer colours in the evening to help you sleep better – but research suggests the science behind this is all wrong

The Art of Rest by Claudia Hammond review – too stimulating by far…

Nature, mindfulness and walking the dog can all aid relaxation, but how did we get so restless to start with?

Sleep apnoea means I feel tired all the time. Is this terrifying mask the only answer?

It took fellow snorer Dom Joly to convince me of my condition and the benefits of treatment. But after sleeping serenely, I tear off the contraption and go back to my troubled slumber

Wakey wakey! The artists healing our sleep-deprived world

From experiments in light deprivation to ‘unfitness monitors’, works by Douglas Coupland and others in this urgent exhibition resist the 24/7 demands of late capitalism

Somnox sleep robot – like being in bed with a baby Darth Vader

The kidney-shaped cushion comes with a birth certificate and mirrors your breathing patterns to help you nod off. I would rather spoon a fork

Five ways to get a better bedtime routine

Getting to sleep can be a struggle, but blackout blinds and to-do lists can help – as can reserving the bedroom for sex and shut-eye