19 h. ago Old wives' tale says putting 50p item under your pillow helps you sleep better

A viral trend has people placing one ingredient under their pillows at night, believing the old wives' tale helps them relax and sleep better. It's worth a go because the item is so cheap

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28 h. ago Old wives' tale says placing one ingredient under your pillow helps you sleep better

Putting one ingredient under your pillow could help you sleep better, according to an old wives' tale. The ancient Indian wisdom might be a surprise to people who usually put this item elsewhere

Events

68 h. ago Traveller shares the essential item that helps you sleep during a flight

The budget-friendly travel item is great for travel as it helps muscles to relax - and, an essential benefit when flying long-haul, can improve sleep.

Transport

4 d. ago Avoid piling on the pounds this Christmas with 10 simple tips

With Christmas comes a load of tasty treats, but there are simple things you can do to help stay on track with your health goals. From staying hydrated to getting proper sleep, these tips can help you enjoy the festive season without derailing your progress.

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6 d. ago I've spent decades helping people sleep and have treated everything from sleep

Studies have shown chronic insomnia combined with short sleep duration can raise blood pressure and increase heart rate.

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6 d. ago How I wellnessed my way out of the winter blues with sleep, sunlight and good gut health

The latest Well Enough newsletter by Emilie Lavinia explores how sleep, sunlight and gut health helped her wellness her way out of SAD

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7 d. ago Baby sleep routine tips for Christmas and how to manage festive nighttime hell

Christmas can be stressful for parents of young children, but these simple tips can help manage your baby's sleep routine during the festive period and keep them settled

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7 d. ago Unusual benefits showering in the dark can have on your health

Expert have hailed a unusual shower routine for those who may struggle to fall asleep at night - as it can help improve quality of sleep and doze off easier

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7 d. ago 'Brilliant' little health gadget can help improve energy, weight and sleep

The wearable glucose monitor tracks blood sugar levels in real-time, helping users understand how their body responds to food.

Science

2 w. ago The herb that can lower your blood pressure and help you sleep

The soothing herb was used by the ancient Greeks

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2 w. ago ‘He was struggling with his breath. I sat beside him and sang’: the choir who sing to people on their deathbeds

Just as lullabies send babies to sleep, so songs can help those at the other end of life on their way. The leader of a threshold choir reveals what they do – and the personal tragedies that convinced her we need to get better at dealing with deathIt’s a brisk November afternoon in the village of South Brent in Devon and, in a daffodil yellow cottage, two women are singing me lullabies. But these aren’t the sort of lullabies that parents sing to their children. They are songs written and sung for terminally ill people, to ease them towards what will hopefully be a peaceful and painless death.We are at the home of Nickie Aven, singer and leader of a threshold choir. Aven and her friend are giving me a glimpse of what happens when they sing for people receiving end-of-life care. These patients are usually in hospices or in their own homes being supported by relatives, which is why 67-year-old Aven – who is softly spoken and radiates warmth and kindness – has asked me to lie down on the...

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2 w. ago Sleep mist helps people 'fall asleep instantly' and is £20 'relaxation in a bottle'

'My husband loves it and says he falls asleep instantly' said one buyer

Economics

3 w. ago The Whoop band 5.0 gave me the best sleep I’ve had in years – now it’s cheaper than ever

The Whoop 5.0 helped me transform my sleep and performance in the gym for the better – for Cyber Monday 2025, it’s been hit with its biggest discount to dateFollow live: All the best Black Friday 2025 deals

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4 w. ago Dry bedding quickly indoors without a tumble dryer using one household item

Drying laundry in winter can be a challenge, but a sleep expert has shared tips to help get your bedding dry faster - and his best trick only requires a clean towel.

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