The hell of somniphobia: ‘On a bad night I get zero to two hours’ sleep’

The fear of falling asleep can have many causes, from trauma to sleep apnea, and the effects are debilitating. But there are effective treatments

Regularly getting a good night’s sleep could cut asthma risk

Poor sleep patterns may increase genetic susceptibility and chance of developing condition, study shows

Our sleeping secrets caught on camera: nine beds and the people in them reveal everything – from farting to threesomes

Would you let your dog in your bed? Your children? Your partner? We set up cameras in nine bedrooms, taking a picture every 30 seconds for 12 hours, to tell the tale of a single night’s sleep

The healthspan revolution: how to live a long, strong and happy life

Dr Peter Attia is an expert on longevity and preventative medicine. He explains how sleep, weight training and other incremental changes can make us much more resilient

Why you should make the most of the extra daylight when the clocks change

Daylight helps to regulate hormones and the immune system. It’s good for sleep and can help with depression. So be glad of the extra daylight when it comes

The battle to boost our deep sleep – and help stop dementia

The biological ‘brainwashing’ that happens while you are sleeping is crucial for filtering out toxins. Here’s how to optimise your overnight cycle

‘Don’t blame the young for being moody’ – and seven other ways to nurture healthy teenage minds

Adolescence is a time of great change, with everything from sleep to social media impacting on growth. Psychologist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains how to support positive habits

You be the judge: should my wife decide what time we go to sleep?

Wilmer says Andrea should let him watch TV in bed. She insists on a strict lights out. Have your say and help put this argument to bed

Humans ‘may need more sleep in winter’, study finds

Research shows people get more deep REM sleep than in summer, and may need to adjust habits to season

If you’re up all night with a newborn, why not try these activities

Muttering odd things, doom-scrolling social media or simply going insane are just some of the fun things you can entertain yourself with in the early hours