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The Argentinian actor accidentally got sectioned in her final year at Yale. Now Paul Mescal, Michaela Coel and Jennifer Lawrence are all fans of the dark comedy she created from the experience

We all know how much better we feel after a good night’s sleep. Science backs this up: high-quality sleep boosts cardiovascular health, immune function, brain health and emotional wellbeing. Unsurprisingly, many people are keen to improve their sleep – and “sleep hygiene” has become a go-to strategy.

We’d like to hear about what has (or hasn’t) helped you manage insomnia and disrupted nights during the menopause

Dead squirrels, haunted dreamscapes and anxious midnight thoughts: Bethlem’s new exhibition explores how patients have long wrestled with sleep and nightmares through art.

Insomnia affects about a third of adult in the UK. It can be caused by anxiety, noise, alcohol or caffeine and shift work, according to the NHS.

The study suggests that certain bacteria found in the gut could actually cause insomnia.

Learn how the hot summer months can rob you of sleep, and what you can do about it

In medieval Europe, a wolf moon is the first full moon of the year. A winter night when lupine predators were at their hungriest and their howls rang out. For Akbar, an insomniac theatre critic who is afraid of the dark, the night is an uneasy place. Wolf Moon is…

From mouth taping to rope-assisted neck swinging, a viral social media trend is promoting extreme bedtime routines that claim to deliver perfect sleep -- despite scant medical evidence and potential safety risks.

We explore how acupressure points for sleep work, whether they can help insomnia and speak to the experts to find out just how effective it is

From white noise machines to innovative tools, explore how sleep tech can transform your rest