Sleep, science and how to beat social jetlag
A good night’s sleep is a serious matter, says Robert Colvile. Not just your mood but your health is at stake
Britons missing an hour’s sleep every night, says report
Study suggests adults slumber average of 6.8 hours and calls for national strategy to publicise importance of good sleep
Startups that aim to put you to sleep
Are you an infamous snorer? Or a long-suffering insomniac? To mark World Sleep Day, try out these solutions
How can I help my adult son cope better with chaotic meal and bedtimes?
He’s tired and irritable and on a recent holiday I had to absent myself from the table after he exploded with rage at his children. Annalisa Barbieri advises a reader
Lack of sleep alters brain chemicals to bring on cannabis-style ‘munchies’
Sleep deprivation may cause overeating by boosting chemicals for appetite as well as those that increase the pleasure of eating sweet or salty high-fat foods
Pillow talk: waking up with Wogan
People who woke up to Terry Wogan’s voice were inadvertently allowing his thoughts to subconsciously access theirs, says Daniel Glaser
Night terrors: ‘His eyes were open but he wasn’t awake’
My son woke up at 11.45pm and screamed until his throat was raw at 3am. Just when you think you’ve got all the answers to parenting …
In search of sleep: ‘I am a night owl who desperately wants to be up with the lark’
We’ve all experienced those nights when it’s difficult to get to sleep and even more so getting up in the morning. But what if, like busy GP Farrah Jarral, your body clock is permanently stuck in night-time mode?
Dream decor: ideas to update your bedroom
Whether it’s mood lighting, bed linen or the perfect night-time read, here are some items that can make all the difference for a good night’s sleep
Putting sleep myths to bed: experts answer the questions that keep you awake at night
Does cheese give you nightmares, is insomnia bad for your health, and can you sleep too much? We put these and other questions to doctors and scientists who specialise in treating insomnia