Sleep Studies

Box Breathing: How to Do It and Whether It Helps You Sleep

Breathe in for four, hold, out for four, hold. How to do box breathing, the gentler NHS breath without holds, and what a trial found about your mood.

How Screen Time Affects Children's Sleep

Screen time is linked with later, shorter sleep in children. What the evidence shows, and why the Sleep Charity says to switch screens off an hour before bed.

Junk Sleep: Why You Wake Up Tired and How to Fix It

Getting the hours but still waking up tired? The NHS signs of poor sleep, the most common causes, what to fix in the room and routine, and when to see a GP.

How Food and Drink Affect Your Sleep

Tea, coffee and alcohol matter most, and the NHS says keep them out of the six hours before bed. What studies show about rice, fish, diet and melatonin.

Do You Burn Calories While You Sleep?

You do burn calories asleep, but less than awake. What studies show about energy use overnight, why short sleep leads to eating more, and how long to sleep.

Sleep Talking: Why It Happens and When to See a GP

Sleep talking is common and usually harmless. What makes it more likely, what people say, how it differs from night terrors, and when to see a GP.

What Mattress Does Premier Inn Use, and Is It Any Good?

Premier Inn sells the Premier Inn Mattress 2.0 for home, naming Silentnight as a partner. It's a medium/firm pocket sprung mattress with a pillowtop.

How Much Deep Sleep Do You Need?

There is no agreed nightly target for deep sleep. Enough total sleep is the aim, with deep sleep forming part of the night's rest for most adults.

Why Do Teens Need To Sleep So Much?

Around 8 to 10 hours of sleep is what your teenager needs. Puberty pushes sleep later, but early school starts cut it short during the school week.

Best Cuddling Positions: 8 to Try in Bed

Couples can try the spoon or face to face, find which cuddling positions suit sleeping and learn how to avoid a dead arm while staying snug and close.