26 h. ago Why a clothes hanger is the most important item for sleep in hotels

Alexandra Dubakova, a travel expert with FreeTour, claimed that the most important item for a good night's sleep can be found in the room already.

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43 h. ago More than a third of pet owners sleep with their cat or dog every night

A study found that more than a third of Brits prefer to let sleeping dogs lie by leaving them to slumber in bed with them rather than kicking them out

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47 h. ago 'Superb quality' Dusk pillows that provide the 'perfect night's sleep' get 20% cut

This pillows are said to 'feel like down' while also preventing allergens.

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49 h. ago I'm a travel expert and use one trick in every hotel to get the best sleep

Alexandra Dubakova, a travel expert with FreeTour who has visited more than 30 countries, is always on the move. She has come up with a neat trick to ensure she gets a good night's sleep

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3 d. ago Sleep expert says kids will stay asleep all night if they eat 5p snack before bed

A sleep guru has shared some simple tips for parents on how to get their kids to sleep, and you could get even light sleepers to drift off through the night if you give them an affordable snack before bedtime

Science

5 d. ago This pregnancy pillow relieves hip pain and discomfort – here’s how to get £50 off

We've been testing out the best pregnancy pillows to help you get a good night's sleep, and this one has been a game-changer for one mum-to-be

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5 d. ago The one change that worked: I had terrible insomnia – until I hit upon a gory solution

I had tried elaborate mind games, herbal teas and even a military method. Nothing worked. So I gave in, tuned into some macabre podcasts and had a very surprising reactionFor years I had accepted that sleep, just like the Rubik’s cube and a receding hairline, was one of those things that I personally was not equipped to beat. No matter how much I tried to disarm my mind with an assortment of pills, elaborate mind games and expensive sleep teas, nothing seemed to work. In fact, many of these “solutions” only made my insomnia worse. On the rare occasion that I did catch myself drifting off, a bout of relief and excitement would quickly overtake me, leaving me wide awake and more exasperated than ever. The more pressure I put on myself, the more impossible sleep became.One night I was in bed trying to replicate a strategy used by the SAS to instantaneously fall asleep by relaxing my body, starting with my facial muscles, and breathing slowly and deeply, when I finally decided I’d had e...

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5 d. ago Dunelm shoppers can snag 'fabulous' electric blanket for £7 this autumn

'Brilliant electric blanket. Does what it says on the label. Lovely cosy night's sleep'

Economics

6 d. ago The fall snack that helps shed pounds and promotes a good night’s sleep

Rich in fiber and zinc, it staves off harmful inflammation that can lead to cancer and heart disease

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6 d. ago Bonobos transformed how we think about animal societies. Can we save the last of the ‘hippy apes’?

They are peaceful, female-led and use sex in everyday interactions. Now a new conservation scheme could offer a lifeline to our critically endangered close relatives living on the Congo riverA few dozen large nests appear in the mist of equatorial dawn, half-hidden behind a tangle of vines and leaves. That is where the bonobos sleep, 12 metres above the ground. But it has rained all night, and the primates are in no hurry to get up. It is 6.30am when the first head emerges. It gives a cry, a sharp bark, and another silhouette unfolds from its cocoon of branches. And then another. Within five minutes, the whole group is awake – yawning, stretching, straightening. Their features are fine, their limbs long and delicate, their build less stocky than that of chimpanzees, their closest cousins.Bonobos live on the left bank of the Congo River Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Epilepsy pill promises an end to sleep condition that may affect as many as 10 million Britons

Researchers found that the drug, sultiame - used as an anticonvulsant since the 1950s - reduces the night-time breathing problems that patients suffer and improves sleep quality.

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8 d. ago English wine looks to take the world after warmest summer on record

The warmest summer on record in the UK has provided ‘almost perfect’ conditions for grapes

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8 d. ago Shoppers say mattress feels like 'sleeping in a luxury hotel bed' and it's on sale

'I love my mattress! It's comfortable, supports my back, and I feel rested after a night's sleep. It's the best I've ever bought'

Economics

8 d. ago Night owls versus early birds: who is superior according to science?

And is it actually possible for your body clock to change? Am I really turning into an early bird or have I just been forced into a child-dictated schedule?We all know that early birds get the worm. But who wants a worm? Not me. For most of my life I have identified as a night owl, clambering out of bed as late as possible and not so much seizing but reluctantly easing into the day.US work culture is not really optimal for night owls. Rather, it favours CEOs who get up at 4am and run a marathon while the rest of us hit the snooze button. Still, I always consoled myself with the idea that night owls are actually more intelligent and creative than their early bird counterparts. Franz Kafka and Thomas Wolfe wrote at bedtime; Bob Dylan recorded at night. Even scientific studies indicated it was true. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago 6 best memory foam pillows for extra neck support and comfort

Whether you sleep on your front, back or side, you’ll drift off with ease with one of these

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9 d. ago Amazon drops 27% off 'super warm' duvet that gives 'the best nights sleep'

Keep cosy and warm during the colder nights with this duvet.

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9 d. ago The Hypnos wool origins 6 mattress is one of the best I’ve tried

I tried and tested the Hypnos wool origins 6 mattress for a good night’s sleep – this is the verdict

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1 week ago Scouts’ honour: ‘I think many believe the job is like Football Manager’

Watching footballers for a living is not as glamorous as it may seem and, as this book extract reveals, the job is changing with technology“I once travelled from Greece to Denmark to scout a goalkeeper. I went straight from the airport to the stadium, only for him to face zero shots. After away fans rioted, the match was abandoned, and the police had to intervene. My phone battery died, and I only made it to my hotel late at night, just in time for four hours of sleep before flying back. Despite the chaos, that game still provided valuable insights: I saw first-hand how much the home fans adored the player and observed his leadership and quality, even if all his shot-stopping happened in the warm-up.”Here, then, is the life of those involved in one of the most misunderstood aspects of the game. Their stories reveal a side of football that rarely makes headlines – one of adaptability, forbearance, and sometimes, outright audacity. Continue reading...

Society

1 week ago The £4.99 Range gadget that will defog your car windscreen in less than 5 minutes this winter

AS temperatures continue to drop, The Range has launched a £4.99 gadget that can defog your car windscreen in less than five minutes. Misty windows are quickly becoming a frustrating problem - but this clever and cost-effective gadget could provide the perfect solution. Rid your car of fog for less than £5 The CarKit Microwavable...

Economics

2 w. ago Revealed: The world's most expensive major airport to get stuck in is in the USA

It's everyone's worst travel nightmare - your late-night flight has been cancelled and you're suddenly left to fend for yourself. Finding somewhere to sleep and eat late at night can be a stressful hassle.

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