It’s too hot for sleep, or anything except restless thoughts…
Cardboard beds, norovirus, stinking wheely bins… summer’s heat brings agitated nights
‘An eye mask transformed my life!’: 10 readers on how to get a perfect night’s sleep
From weighted blankets to white noise, here are the strategies that can take you from wide awake to well rested
My deep sleep quest: I tried 11 popular insomnia cures. Do any of them actually work?
In lockdown, insomnia has soared. Our tired, intrepid writer tried a range of remedies – including CBD, deep breathing and lettuce water
Readers reply: why am I always tired on the sofa, but wide awake once I go to bed?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Why am I always tired on the sofa, but wide awake once I go to bed?
The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts
Sleeping badly? Jump straight out of bed and get exercising
Poor sleep quality could shorten your life, but research finds strenuous physical activity may undo some of the damage
Burnout breaks: is extra holiday time the answer for tired, traumatised workers?
All employees at dating app Bumble are being given a paid week off work at the same time – and other companies are following suit
The lark advantage: why naturally early risers are happier than night owls
The time you wake up every morning is baked into your DNA – and it could have an impact on your mood and wellbeing
‘I was losing my mind’: can baby sleep gurus really help exhausted parents?
Growing numbers of frazzled parents are paying a fortune to people who claim they can help them get a good night’s rest. Are they being taken for a ride? Plus a doctor’s top tips for children of all ages
Snoring, slugs and sarcoptic mange: is it safe for cats and dogs to sleep on our beds?
Dogs can carry bacteria and parasites, while cats smuggle in gory ‘presents’. So is it best to lock them out of the bedroom?