Jenny Haward

1 week ago | tomsguide.com | Jenny Haward

Even when you've created the perfect environment for sleep and are exhausted from a busy day, sleep can be elusive if you experience nighttime anxiety — which can include trouble relaxing, night sweats, panic attacks and increased waking during the night. But what if we told you that an ancient yogic breathing technique could be a tool in your arsenal to challenge it? Moon breathing is a term that has become more popular more recently thanks to social media platforms like TikTok.

2 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Jenny Haward

A breathing exercise used by NAVY Seals and in yogic practice might not immediately seem like it's simple enough to be adopted by anyone to help with getting to sleep more easily. But box breathing is an easy to master form of deep breathing that, according to the British Heart Foundation, can help to reduce stress, lower the heart rate and improve sleep. It's a technique where you structure your breathing pattern by imagining a box or square (more on that below!).

3 weeks ago | tomsguide.com | Jenny Haward

Have you ever wondered why some people need a full 7-9 hours sleep in order to be healthy, productive and well-rested, while others seem to be able to sail through life despite sleeping far less, maybe even just 4 hours? Natural short sleepers (NSS) are people who generally need only 4-6 hours sleep a night to function normally, and research has already linked a number of genetic mutations to these type of sleepers.

1 month ago | tomsguide.com | Jenny Haward

Whether you have an entire bed to yourself or share it with a partner, the chances are you have a preferred side to sleep on. But is there really a 'better' side, and does it have any impact on your sleep and how you face the day ahead? A new study from Benson for Beds has found that sleeping and rising on one side of the bed in particular (more on that below!) meant more sleep, a better mood in the morning, and even that you earn more.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Jenny Haward

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty ImagesGetting enough sleep is vital for our mental and physical health, and regularly missing out on rest can lead to sleep deprivation, and with it, symptoms like fatigue, irritability, grogginess and headaches. But what if you have every intention of sleeping for the 7-9 hours recommended for healthy adults each night, but simply can't sleep for more than 6 hours?