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The latest Sleep breaking news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Fit&Well
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I tried a body scan meditation every night before bed for a week—here's why I'd recommend it
Sleep This popular form of meditation helped relax my mind and body, and meant I slept better than ever
By Claire Munnings Published
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I tried an acupressure mat every day for a week—here's what I found
Sleep It helped me create the most restful bedtime routine yet
By Samantha Lewis Published
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Six stretches to do before bed that will help you fall asleep quicker and wake up feeling fresh
This might be the simplest and most effective way to improve your sleep
By Alice Porter Published
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Walking 10,000 steps every day is the best thing I've done to improve my sleep—here's why
I went from struggling to get to sleep and staying asleep, to nodding off straight away and sleeping through without a problem
By Alice Porter Published
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I tried this PT's go-to stretches for a better night's sleep—here's what happened
Sleep A few minutes of Kayla Itsines' favorite bedtime stretches loosened me up ready for a restful night
By Camilla Artault Published
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Use the best sunrise alarm clocks for a more refreshing start to the day
Buying Guide Switch your phone alarm for one of the best sunrise alarm clocks for a more natural wake up
By Molly Cleary Last updated
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Should you eat before bed?
feature Late night cravings are often inevitable but should you eat before bed or will it affect your health?
By Alice Porter Published
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Anne Hathaway's fitness coach: "Sleep is the best fat burner, and it's free"
Sleep Celebrity fitness coach Don Saladino tells us sleep, along with gut health, are the two things often neglected in weight loss
By Matt Evans Published
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Will getting up at 5am every day ruin your health, or make you more productive?
Sleep Should you join the 5am club for maximum productivity? Here's what the science says
By Matt Evans Published
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Research finds poor sleep can age your skin faster - here's what to do
Sleep Not giving yourself enough time to sleep? Increasing your shut-eye will help slow down the rate your skin ages
By Jessica Downey Published
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Sleeping with ambient light can cause insulin resistance and weight gain, says science
Sleep Your sleeping environment can help you lose weight and combat diabetes – or contribute to it
By Matt Evans Published
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Sleep 30% longer to get the fitness results you want, according to research
Sleep Giving yourself extra time in bed isn't lazy: it can actually boost your exercise performance
By Jessica Downey Published
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Sore joints? Forget exercise, it could be your sleep that's making things worse
Health Studies have found joint pain and sleep are linked, but there a few low-cost changes you can make
By James Frew Published
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Pregnant and struggling to sleep? Deep breathing exercises could be the key to a better night's rest
Sleep Using relaxation techniques can enhance the quality of your sleep, help you feel calmer, and improve your wellbeing
By James Frew Published
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Exercising in the morning makes you sleep worse, according to new research
Fitness Switching to evening workouts could net you an extra 30 minutes of shuteye
By James Frew Published
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Trouble sleeping? Olympic athlete Greg Rutherford reveals his top tips for improving sleep
Sleep Former Olympic long-jump champion recommends adults replicate a child's bedtime in order to sleep better at night
By Jessica Downey Published
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Why a good night's sleep is so important – especially before exercise
Sleep A few late nights can increase the risk of cardiac stress during exercise – and you're less likely to pick healthy foods to fuel up
By Matt Evans Published
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Strength training and stretching can help you fall asleep, according to research
Sleep Stretching and strength training can help battle insomnia and lead to better bedrest, say scientists
By Matt Evans Published
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Feeling tired? Here's how the pandemic affected our sleep, and how to fix it
Health If you're having trouble sleeping, you're not alone, as 18% of us suffered sleep problems in the past few years
By James Frew Published
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Research reveals the best bed position and wall color for better sleep
Sleep The room you sleep in might be preventing you from getting a long and satisfying night's sleep - these findings might help
By Jessica Downey Published
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Want to live longer? Research shows that sleep could be key
Sleep Developing a sleep disorder can put you at increased risk of heart disease and even death
By Jessica Downey Published
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Better sleep means better gut health, here’s why
Sleep Research reveals that prioritizing a healthy sleep schedule could be key to preventing bad gut health
By Jessica Downey Published
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Why Pilates is actually better for sleep than HIIT workouts
Fitness Switching intense training for moderate exercise could be the secret to high-quality rest
By James Frew Published
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What is the Sleep Low-Train Low strategy and how does it burn fat?
Fitness This carb-cycling training routine could be the key to improved endurance and intense workout performance
By James Frew Published
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HIIT workouts right before bed might be sabotaging your sleep, here's why
FITNESS Will intense workouts before bedtime guarantee a good night’s rest? Science weighs in
By Catherine Renton Published
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Struggling to sleep? Study finds aging could be the reason why
SENIORS Aging can make it harder to fall asleep, here’s why
By Catherine Renton Published
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Science reveals the best bedtime for improving heart health
Health A recent study has unpacked the best time to go to sleep in order to limit our risk of heart disease
By Jessica Downey Published
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Lack of sleep could be affecting the way you walk, says science
Sleep The feeling of sleepiness can slow you down but you might not realise the more detrimental effect it can have on how you walk
By Jessica Downey Published
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This former One Direction star's sleep meditation gives the 'best sleep ever'
Sleep Struggling to sleep? Former 1D member Niall Horan's sleep story could help you nod off
By Matt Evans Published
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