The clocks have just gone back, it's dark by late afternoon, and the heating is back on. Every year, the same question returns: do you leave the...
Bedroom temperature in winter: how cold is too cold?
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Improve my sleep
Waking up tired, struggling to fall asleep or waking too early? Here you will find what really helps you sleep better: from sleep rhythm and sleep hygiene to insomnia and CBT-I, clearly explained by a sleep coach.
Addressing Insomnia with CBT-I Works!
You’ve probably heard most of the tips on sleep hygiene by now. No more screens after ten, a cooler bedroom, sticking to regular times, no coffee...
Is it harmful to sleep with earplugs?
Is sleeping with earplugs healthy? For centuries, people have been looking for ways to block out noise. In *The Odyssey*, Odysseus stuffs beeswax...
Health: about body temperature and sleep quality!
A good night’s sleep is extremely important for our physical and mental health. It’s no wonder, then, that many people want to know how they can...
Sleeping tips to get you through warm nights
Summers seem to be getting hotter and hotter, so the question arises: how can you get a good night's sleep in those high temperatures and during hot...
Is ASMR good for your sleep?
ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response, or soothing videos and sounds. Some people like to listen to this to fall asleep better. But...
Enough hours of sleep, and still wake up tired. How can that be?
Suppose you go to bed at 10:30 and get up at seven. Eight and a half hours time in bed. Exactly what you need according to all the advice. But once...
Light therapy: how does it work and what does the science say?
Light therapy is a science-based treatment that is gaining increasing recognition for addressing psychological and sleep-related disorders. In this...
The price of insomnia? Billions a year!
What is the price of insomnia? Well numbers don't lie: insomnia takes a heavy economic and social toll. An article in Belgian newspaper De Morgen...
Sleeping during menopause: why it goes wrong and what you can do about it.
The menopause transition or menopause is not a single moment, but a period of years. Many women first notice that sleeping during menopause becomes...