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1 week ago 14 best mattresses, tried and tested by The Independent’s sleep expert

I’ve spent years testing mattresses from Simba, Nectar and more

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2 w. ago Can going to bed 30 minutes earlier really change your life? I put the sleep prescription to the test

Millions of Americans aren’t getting enough sleep — and experts say it’s negatively impacting their lives

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2 w. ago The best mattresses for back pain – and how to choose one, according to osteopaths and sleep scientists

Is a firm orthopaedic mattress best for your back? How soft is too soft? We ask the experts• The best mattresses in 2025, testedBritish backs are in crisis. Almost a million people in the UK are too sick to work because of back and neck problems, according to official figures, while the charity Versus Arthritis says 5.8 million experience “severe” back pain each year. The causes of back problems are complex, and treatments often fail to bring relief, especially where the pain is chronic and debilitating.Long-term back pain is unlikely to be cured by upgrading your mattress, and a doctor or physiotherapist should be your first port of call if pain is affecting your quality of life. But studies suggest that switching to the best mattress for your body type and sleeping position can genuinely help. I’m lucky to not experience chronic pain, but in years of testing mattresses, I’ve often suffered temporary backache after sleeping on a surface that doesn’t suit me. Switching to a more app...

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3 w. ago Poor scores on this sleep test may indicate faster brain ageing, scientists say

Researchers say brains of people with poor sleep appear on average a year older than their actual age

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3 w. ago Best bedside cribs for soothing and safe sleeping, tried and tested by a parent

Sleep soundly knowing little one will be safe, comfortable and close by

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3 w. ago Best linen bedding sets in 2025, tried and tested for a relaxing night’s sleep

These sheets offer relaxed luxury in the bedroom

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