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10 popular sleep myths debunked for World Sleep Day — and the real science behind restful nights

By Louise Ramsay published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Sleep debt, plush mattresses and eating cheese at night – we put popular sleep myths to the experts to find out the truth on World Sleep Day

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Deep sleep boosts immunity, repairs muscles and helps you learn — but do you get enough?

By Jenny Haward published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Deep sleep is one of the most important sleep stages, but what actually is it and what does it do for us?

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Sleep Awareness Week bedding sales 2025: Save on Tempur-Pedic, Helix and more

By Jack Ridsdale published

Looking to refresh your sleep set-up? 7 Sleep Week bedding deals to shop now.

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A man places a sleep apnea CPAP machine mask on his face, a Tom's Guide Sleep Week 2025 graphic (right)

Sleep apnea could be diagnosed while you're awake, new research finds — here's what that means

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Can sleep apnea be diagnosed while awake? Research finds EEG signals can be used to detect sleep apnea outside of sleep.

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Sleep expert reveals her secret weapon for falling asleep fast — and you can do it in 15 minutes

By Becky George published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Sleep expert reveals this one technique you can do in 15 minutes to help you fall asleep faster.

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A woman wearing a pink eye mask tries mouth taping to cure her sleep apnea.

Forget mouth taping to reduce snoring or sleep apnea symptoms — experts share 5 tips they'd use instead

By Frances Daniels last updated

Presented by Helix Sleep

Mouth taping may be a popular bedtime hack, but experts say these tips are better for treating sleep apnea and snoring

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Five ways a Smart Bed can supercharge your sleep

By Jacob York published

Sponsor Content Created With Sleep Number

Sleep science advances you need to know.

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Intrusive thoughts keeping you awake? Try this ER doctor ‘brain hack’ to fall asleep quickly

By Claire Davies published

Presented by Helix Sleep

Cognitive shuffling for sleep is Dr Joe’s number one technique when intrusive thoughts strike

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REM sleep boosts immunity, regulates emotions and develops the brain — but are you getting enough?

By Jenny Haward published

Presented by Helix Sleep

REM sleep plays a crucial role in our physical and mental health. For Sleep Week, we speak to the experts to find out how much we need to function well.

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A woman sits on her bed meditating to try to fall asleep, a Tom's Guide Sleep Awareness Week 2025 graphic (right)

Sorry TikTok but sleepmaxxing won't help you sleep better — mindfulness will and here's why

By Ruth Jones published

Presented by Helix Sleep

We asked the experts why we should switch sleepmaxxing for mindfulness, and how practice, not perfection is key to better sleep.

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