Night-time waking and severe asleep deprivation are unavoidable for new parents but for how long should that last and what can be done if it seems to be continuing indefinitely? Those are questions ...

Sleep expert Dave Gibson gives sage advice on how to get your children to sleep on the most exciting night of the year Gentle music can help ease the excitement and calm them down. Photo: Picture ...

Chuck the gadgets, the fads and the alarm. Circadian research reveals how important your body’s internal clock is to blissful slumber.

There’s no question that sleep is important for your health. Without enough of it, your risk of developing diseases such as dementia, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes can increase, and you’re ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Getting my babies to actually sleep in their bassinets was one of the most unexpectedly frustrating things I faced as a new parent ...

Martin turns off the light to fall asleep, but his mind quickly springs into action. Racing thoughts about work deadlines, his overdue car service, and his father's recent surgery occupy his mind. As ...

Dr Katharina Lederle, a sleep and circadian rhythm specialist, outlines six key signs that indicate that your sleep pattern may be off-balance. She also shares some helpful tips on how to reset your ...

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Blame it on the Industrial Revolution. Or maybe on the light bulb. But ever since man met machine, sleep has been on the skids. In 2001, 38 percent of U.S. adults said they were sleeping less than ...

Eat a balanced diet. You get lots of essential nutrients — like fiber and magnesium — from food. They can help support ...

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From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...