Struggling to sleep? Five tips for insomniacs
On World Mental Health Day, our panel of experts discuss techniques that can help poor sleepers catch some extra Zzzs and be productive at work
How sleep became the new must-have
Somehow mattresses and pillows have become exciting
Stumped for ideas? Lucid dreaming lets you work while you sleep
Awareness that you are in a dream and can control its outcome is an elusive experience, but it can be the perfect environment for creativity
Can’t put the baby to bed? Hire a sleep consultant
Exhausted parents are increasingly turning to private consultants to help them sleep-train their babies. Is it really worth paying up to £400 a night for?
Can apps improve your mental wellbeing?
Reaching for your phone to help with stress and sleep might feel counterintuitive, but there are now hundreds of apps out there to help us find inner peace. With even the NHS on-board, there must something in it
Zzz … sleep tips for insomniac workers – live chat
If you find yourself unable to get a good night’s rest, ask our experts for sleeping tips on Wednesday 7 September from 1–2.30pm
Sleep ‘resets’ brain connections crucial for memory and learning, study reveals
Discovery that sleeplessness causes neurons to become ‘muddled’ with electrical activity could help develop new treatments for mental health disorders
How getting more sleep could boost your salary
A good night’s kip can boost your productivity – and mean you earn more money. So how can you make sure you’re getting enough sleep?
Facing my fear: my insomnia almost drove me crazy. Then I got help
I grew to dread the night when I stopped being able to sleep. When I wasn’t sure I could go on, I knew it was time to take action
Chimpanzees hold secret to ultimate comfy bed, says expert
Primatologist creates ‘humankind evolution bed’, which apes key features of a treetop lair to provide a good night’s sleep