All news on the topic: Insomnia

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Clever 'bumblebee' trick can help you fall asleep faster and boost serotonin
Feel like you've exhausted all avenues when it comes to tricks to help you fall asleep? We bet you haven't tried the 'bumblebee' method yet, so why not give it a go with World Sleep Day?
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Warning to Brits who get under six hour sleep a night over serious condition
Running off a lack of sleep doesn't just affect your mood and concentration levels, a new study has found it may also significantly increase your risk of developing a serious health condition
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How to get to sleep: 15 myths busted and what your body really needs
Concerned your love of cheese is causing you nightmares? In celebration of World Sleep Day this Friday, two of the UK’s top experts debunk the most common sleep misconceptions
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Popular before-bed beverage could actually be keeping you awake, experts say
If you have trouble falling asleep, you might turn to common sleep aids to try and help - but one drink famous for helping you drift off could actually have the opposite effect
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Loose Women's Linda Robson thanks co-stars for supporting her during rehab stint
Linda Robson's battle with alcoholism led to three stints in rehab and clinics until she was diagnosed with a rare allergic reaction to an antidepressant
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Men who wake up for 30 mins in the night may be at risk of serious health issue
Millions of Brits struggle with disrupted sleep, which can be caused by a plethora of issues including stress and anxiety. However, researchers have probed whether it could also be a red flag for a serious disease
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Little-known foods and drinks that can cause sleep problems, according to doctor
Getting to sleep at night isn't always easy, but it turns out that some parts of your diet could be making it harder for you - as there's some things we should never eat before bed
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Unwind into a 'relaxing and restful' sleep with stylish £2.99 Lidl houseplant
With nearly 15% of Brits surviving on less than five hours of sleep every night, gardening expert Tiffany Dent has revealed how aloe vera could boost the quality of your shut-eye
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Jockey apologises after being handed one-month ban for taking sleeping tablet
Jason Watson was stood down by officials in Bahrain after he failed to reveal he had taken a notifiable substance when selected for a random drugs test
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Putin hides 'shaking' hands during speech as claims of health issues swirl
A former MI6 boss claims there is something 'fundamentally wrong' with the Russian president - adding paranoia suffered by Putin may have contributed to Navalny’s death
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Doctor shares '4-7-8' sleep technique to help you fall asleep quickly
The doctor-approved '4-7-8' technique could help you get to sleep faster, and we can all make use of the 'simple but powerful tool' for a better night's sleep
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Doctors hail 5p tea bag for falling asleep faster and 'winding your body down'
If you're having trouble getting to sleep, you're not alone, as it's a common problem for people in the UK. But it turns out the trick to getting to sleep fast could be as easy as drinking a hot beverage.
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Game-changing breathing technique could help you fall asleep in minutes
An ancient yogi breathing exercise has become increasingly popular online over recent years, with claims it can help you nod off in no time. Here's how to try it for yourself and what the science actually says
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Five best foods for a great night's sleep - and the five very worst
If it's quality sleep you're after, you'd better make sure you're paying attention to eating the right foods - as they directly impact our body's ability to relax and enter into a state conducive to catching those Zs
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Six 'toxic' sugary drinks that may be making children across the UK sick
From a sugar-laden Five Guys milkshake and slushies to caffeine-heavy Prime energy drinks, nutritionists have warned which drinks parents should dodge for the sake of their child's health
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Sleep problems can trigger series of serious mental health disorders study finds
A new study determined that sleep problems could be a stepping stone for more serious psychiatric disorders, claiming that a better understanding of the relationship between sleep and mental health could produce new treatments
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Little-known supplement may cut stress and help you sleep - and only costs 10p
Millions of adults are struggling to doze off at night. But if you're not keen on taking strong sleeping tablets to help you get some Zzzs - a little-known supplement could just do the trick
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Ancient herb could help you sleep and reduce anxiety - and it costs just 10p
A supplement made from an ancient herb could help you get a better night's sleep and reduce feelings of anxiety due to its calming effects - for as little as 10p per pill
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Find out which sound will relax you the most - with experts' top ten
There's a mega relaxing sound out there for everyone, you just need to find yours. Here, two experts reveal the nation's ten most comforting noises - from a cat's purr to waves lapping on the shore - and exactly how they affect our brain.
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Signs of sleep condition shouldn't be ignored as it can make you look older
Forget the stresses of everyday life, now it's been proving that just lying there in bed, unable to sleep, can speed up the ageing process, making you look older
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Simple insomnia quiz finds out if you have sleep condition in just 10 questions
Concerning research has shown that one in three Brits are living with insomnia, so sleep experts have released a simple insomnia quiz to identify your risk of the debilitating disorder
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Inside real life 'We Need To Talk About Kevin' mum trial for son's school murder
A Michigan mum on trial after her 15-year-old son Ethan Crumbley shot dead four students at a school has been uncovered as disconnected from her son and missing vital signs
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Dragons' Den ear seeds scandal hopeful 'likely' broke advertising rules
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur’s Acu Seeds website in firing line for health claims on website amid BBC “due diligence” row
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'Simple' Danish sleeping trick can help you drift off into a peaceful slumber
As one in five Brits struggle to drift off at night, sleep expert Max Kirsten has urged people to try the Danish sleeping method - and hit the hay when conditions are cooler
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'I tried the 'sleepy girl mocktail' to tackle my insomnia and it left me amazed'
The so-called 'sleepy girl mocktail' has been hailed as a delicious, sleep-inducing concoction - but does it actually work? The Mirror's Ariane tried it out for a week, and was surprised by the benefits