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If You're Constantly Tired Despite "Good" Sleep—You Might Be Getting The Wrong Type of Rest

There are seven different types of rest: who knew?

Marie Claire · Jun 12

I couldn't sleep because of nighttime anxiety, but this doctor-recommended trick helped me fall asleep fast — here's how to do it

Nighttime anxiety was leaving me awake for hours, until I tried this one trick. I asked experts how and why it works.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 21

6 ways to de-stress and fall asleep fast — and beat the holiday blues

Holiday blues and stress can lead to sleepless nights, but our expert tips will help you sleep soundly through the festive season.

Tom’s Guide · Dec 27, 2025

Why do I feel more awake after 7.5 hours of sleep compared to 9?

Feeling more refreshed after 7.5 hours sleep and groggy after 9? We spoke to a sleep expert about why, and how you can feel refreshed every morning.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 16, 2025

This is the exact time Americans fall asleep — but here's how to find the 'right' bedtime for you

A new survey has shared the exact time Americans fall asleep, so we've spoken to an expert about whether there's an bedtime and how important sleep regularity is.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 7, 2025

What is sleep meditation and does it work? We ask the experts — plus 5 popular techniques to try

Is sleep meditation right for you? We delve into what it is and how it can help you get a better night's rest.

Tom’s Guide · Apr 26, 2025

Expert warns 'sleepmaxxing' may actually cause sleep deprivation — plus 3 tips to tackle it for Sleep Week

For Sleep Awareness Week, we ask the experts about the most common causes and symptoms of sleep deprivation and three ways to tackle it

Tom’s Guide · Mar 10, 2025

Your sleep is affected by what you do during the day. Here’s how

Sleep experts detail how you to get better rest at night by doing these things in the day

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025

Sleep tourism will be one of 2025's biggest travel trends — here’s why you should book a sleep retreat too

From AI-powered smart beds to better sleep workshops, we find out more about the booming sleep tourism trend and what happens on a sleep retreat.

Tom’s Guide · Nov 9, 2024

I’ve been sleep talking for 23 years – can doctors help me finally stop?

Death, cats and premature declarations of love: Ellie Muir’s lifelong sleep talking problem seemed to traverse every topic. She talks to an expert to find out what’s behind her nighttime nattering

The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023