When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Cottonbro / Pexels As a self-confessed sleep expert, I’ve always been quite lucky that I ...

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How much sleep do people really need? Just as the eight-hour workday is an artificial construct, so is “you need eight hours of sleep.” Scientists put sleep trackers on members of pre-industrial ...

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Now that we’ve moved our clocks ahead one hour for daylight saving time, many people may start to notice some disruptions with their sleep. “With the shift forward in the springtime, we lose one hour ...

Night terrors are episodes of screaming, crying, or thrashing that usually occur two to three hours after falling asleep during a stage known as non-rapid eye movement or deep sleep. Night terrors are ...

Breathing exercises, listening to music, or muscle relaxation, among other sleep strategies, may help you fall asleep if you wake up in the middle of the night. But recurring awakenings might require ...

If you’re waking up covered in sweat and it’s not because there’s a heatwave outside or you're buried under heavy bed linens, then it could be that you’re experiencing night sweats. A study of over ...

Another strategy to help you pee less during the night is to minimize your fluid intake before bed. If possible, don't drink ...

As a self-confessed sleep expert, I’ve always been quite lucky that I fall asleep quickly and sleep quite deeply. But over the past few weeks, I’ve been finding myself waking up on my best mattress in ...