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Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse – a sleep therapist explains

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and emotional wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, many people are keen to improve their sleep – and “sleep hygiene” has become a go-to strategy.

The Conversation

Tell us: how do you cope with broken sleep during the menopause?

We’d like to hear about what has (or hasn’t) helped you manage insomnia and disrupted nights during the menopause

The Guardian - UK

England’s oldest psychiatric hospital stages haunting new exhibition of patient art

Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art.

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The gut bacteria that could be causing insomnia – and what to do about it

Insomnia affects about a third of adult in the UK. It can be caused by anxiety, noise, alcohol or caffeine and shift work, according to the NHS.

The Independent UK

Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

Euronews

5 reasons why you’re having trouble sleeping this summer — and how to fix it fast

Learn how the hot summer months can rob you of sleep, and what you can do about it

Tom’s Guide

Wolf Moon review: An unsettling companion for a sleepless night

In medieval Europe, a wolf moon is the first full moon of the year. A winter night when lupine predators were at their hungriest and their howls rang out. For Akbar, an insomniac theatre critic who is afraid of the dark, the night is an uneasy place. Wolf Moon is…

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Dangerous Dreams: Inside Internet's 'Sleepmaxxing' Craze

From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep -- despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.

International Business Times

Does acupressure help you sleep better? I asked two experts — this is what they said

We explore how acupressure points for sleep work, whether they can help insomnia and speak to the experts to find out just how effective it is

Tom’s Guide

Best gadgets for insomnia to work with your body’s natural rhythms

From white noise machines to innovative tools, explore how sleep tech can transform your rest

Evening Standard

I asked a longevity expert how to live longer — these are the 5 sleep habits he swears by

I spoke to longevity expert Dr. Gary Small to find out the sleep habits that help us live longer

Tom’s Guide

These two simple exercises may be better at treating insomnia than medication, new study says

While therapy and medication will be invaluable tools for some, those having trouble sleeping might like to try walking, yoga, and Tai Chi for sleep

Woman & Home

I keep waking up at 4am. Is it stress, or is it the spirit world?

LET’S UNPACK THAT: The culprit for early morning waking is usually insomnia, age, anxiety, menopause or diet, but as Charlotte Cripps lay awake at 4am researching her problem, she came across more unconventional reasons, including astral travel, guardian angels making contact, and imbalanced chakras

The Independent UK

Taking that yoga class may help you sleep better

Researchers say the key to improving symptoms of insomnia may be exercise

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New study says these workouts don't just build strength — they improve your sleep, too

This recent study ranks the best types of exercise for beating insomnia — and the top performer probably isn’t what you’d expect.

Tom’s Guide

Can't sleep? Yoga could add almost two extra hours to your rest, study finds

Can a quiet stroll or meditative yoga practise this evening help you sleep better tonight? A recent review explores the positive impact of gentle exercise on better sleep.

The Independent UK

Researchers reveal the surprising ways to manage insomnia

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New study reveals the exercises that can help with insomnia

People with insomnia regularly have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or wake several times during the night

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Evening Standard

Yoga, tai chi, walking and jogging best ways to tackle insomnia – study

Researchers in China looked at the effectiveness of different workouts on sleep quality and insomnia.

Tom’s Guide

Can't sleep in summer? These 5 causes of insomnia might be why, experts say

Trouble sleeping in the summer? Experts share 5 causes of insomnia that could be to blame

The Independent UK

Scientists surprised by study on whether medical cannabis works for insomnia

Many believe cannabis helps them sleep. Here’s what the data says

The Conversation

Cannabinoid products may reduce total sleep time in adults with insomnia: new study

You might have heard cannabis and cannabinoid products can help people sleep. Data shows one of the top reasons people use cannabis is to help them sleep.

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: Bob Geldof, Bono and George Bush talk Live Aid at 40

Popstars and political leaders reveal all in a juicy documentary series. Plus, Vicky McClure’s insomnia thriller. Here’s what to watch this evening

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8 “Safe” Prescription Drugs That Are Quietly Wrecking Your Health

Prescription drugs are supposed to heal the body and ease suffering, but what happens when the cure quietly chips away at well-being? Every year, millions of people trust medications that promise relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia, or chronic conditions. Yet hidden beneath the fine print and doctor’s notes are side…

The Guardian - UK

Can I tame my 4am terrors? Arifa Akbar on a lifetime of insomnia – and a possible cure

From Van Gogh’s starry skies to the nocturnal workings of Louise Bourgeois and Patricia Highsmith, sleepless nights have long inspired heightened creativity. Could those artistic impulses actually help us to sleep?

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