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A healthy gut could be the key to better sleep — 3 expert ways to improve yours

A new study has made new connections between gut bacteria and insomnia — we've explored the findings and spoken to an expert for insights.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 14, 2025

How your menstrual cycle impacts sleep — plus 3 ways to beat period insomnia

From period insomnia to frequent awakenings, fluctuating female hormones during the menstrual cycle can influence how well you do or don’t sleep.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 13, 2025

Chronic insomnia may increase dementia risk, study finds

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The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2025

Do I have insomnia? 5 reasons why you might not

Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel distressing and lonely. You toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and wonder how you’ll cope tomorrow. No wonder many people start to worry they’ve developed insomnia.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

‘It’s Evita but set in a psych ward’ — Maia Novi’s play Invasive Species lands in London

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

Evening Standard · Sep 8, 2025

Five pieces of sleep advice that could be making your insomnia worse – a sleep therapist explains

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.

The Conversation · Aug 26, 2025

Tell us: how do you cope with broken sleep during the menopause?

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

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2025

England’s oldest psychiatric hospital stages haunting new exhibition of patient art

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

Euronews · Aug 21, 2025

The gut bacteria that could be causing insomnia – and what to do about it

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 Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Can’t sleep? Your gut health may be partly to blame, study finds

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

Euronews · Aug 13, 2025