43 h. ago What is 'bed rotting' and is it as bad as it sounds? A sleep expert weighs in

According to a top sleep expert, Bed rotting involves people spending an excessive amount of time in their bed avoiding their responsibilities, but is it as harmful as we think?

Politics

5 d. ago Dream expert reveals the surprising meaning behind some of the most common sleep fantasies

Dream interpreter Lisa Stardust spoke exclusively with DailyMail.com broke down some of the most common dreams and what exactly they mean.

Politics

6 d. ago Travel expert reveals hack to help you fall asleep on flights in just  FIVE minutes

A plane should be the perfect place to relax, nod off and arrive at your destination well rested, but noise and upright posture keeps your brain in an alert state.

Transport

1 week ago Youngsters 'rotting in bed' to 'avoid real life' but it might not be all bad

EXCLUSIVE: The term has often come to be used in a negative light – ‘rot’ is rarely used positively, after all – and often this is because they are using comfort to blinker themselves against reality

Politics

2 w. ago Expert shares 5 simple steps to banish insomnia and sleep like a baby

If you're struggling to drift off or waking too early – start these five simple healthy night-time habits to get a better quality of sleep and improve your overall health

Politics

2 w. ago Teen left 'brain dead' after jumping off pier 'left to rot in bed' by carers

Jack Dolan, 16, was enjoying a day out at the seaside with pals when his life suddenly changed forever.

Events

2 w. ago Teen severely brain damaged after jumping off pier 'left to rot in bed' by carers

Jack Dolan, now 16, suffered severe brain damage while on a trip to the beach with his friends after he 'over-flipped' off a pier and was knocked unconscious as he hit the water

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2 w. ago Family of boy, 15, brain damaged by tombstoning off pier hit out at carers who 'have left him to rot in bed'

Jack Dolan,15, was left severely brain damaged after he threw himself off Stone Pier in Margate and landed headfirst on the water last summer, now his family may sue his carers.

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2 w. ago Sleep expert's tip to help you get to sleep in minutes ahead of clocks changing

Sleep expert shares his favourite tips to get better sleep after saying the clocks going forward is 'unnatural' and that 'things go wrong with your health when your system is forced to work an hour earlier than usual'

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2 w. ago Family of boy, 15, brain damaged by tombstoning off pier may sue carers who 'have left him to rot in bed'

Jack Dolan,15, was left severely brain damaged after he threw himself off Stone Pier in Margate and landed headfirst on the water last summer, now his family may sue his carers.

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2 w. ago Teen left to 'rot' after Margate Pier 'tombstone' jump left him brain damaged

Jack Dolan, 16, suffered life-changing injuries when he jumped from Margate Pier in June 2024, but his family claim his recovery is now in jeopardy after their local care team allegedly 'left him to bed-rot'

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2 w. ago ITV This Morning sleep expert reveals whether wearing socks to bed improves sleep

The "Sleep Geek" has weighed in on a study which says socks could improve sleep

Politics

3 w. ago 'Fall asleep faster' says sleep expert but only if you eat this delicious fruit before bedtime

Struggling to get decent shut eye can impact your health and wellbeing dramatically but what if we told you there's a fruity solution that can solve all your bedtime woes?

Politics

3 w. ago Sleep expert's 'weird' hack will help 'trick the mind' into falling asleep

Struggling to fall asleep is something that many people struggle with. Luckily an expert has shared an unusual hack that might get you nodding off in no time at all

Science

3 w. ago Sleep experts wince at 'nightmare' consequences of sleeping face down

Sleeping face down might feel comfortable but a sleep expert has strongly advised you find another way to drift off, with this sleep position having dire consequences that may give you nightmares

Politics

3 w. ago 17 best mattresses, tried and tested by The Independent’s sleep expert

Looking for a new mattress? I’ve tried and tested the best UK mattresses for back, side and front sleepers from Simba, Panda, Dormeo and more top brands

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3 w. ago Dementia expert warns key sleep pattern doubles risk of condition

Sleep is vital for brain health but researchers say there could be a connection between how someone sleeps and their likelihood of developing dementia

Events

3 w. ago Sleep expert breaks down what happens to your body if you get 'too many' Zs

You always hear people talking about what happens when you don't get enough sleep at night. But what about the other end of the spectrum - are there any dangers to getting 'too much' sleep?

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3 w. ago Simba Hybrid mattress review: A sleep expert’s verdict (and by expert, I mean someone who sleeps every night)

A real-life, long-term test of the Simba Hybrid mattress - comfort, support, cooling and whether it’s worth the investment.

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4 w. ago Baby sleep expert urges parents to pack twice as much of one simple thing ahead of family holiday

Every family deserves a relaxed holiday experience but in the early days of parenting life, it can be difficult to pin down the perfect travelling and holidaying sleep routine - until now

Society