Sleep Need By Age
A tracked dataset behind our wellness coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Sleep study: Poor sleep costs over-50s nine
A Finnish study finds severe sleep disturbances or long sleep duration can shorten working life after 50 by up to nine months.
Historian: Teach Children to Sniff in School
A smell historian argues children need to be taught to use their noses to improve wellbeing and understand their environment, countering modern...
Filter newsletter tests five niche sleep
The Guardian's Filter newsletter has tested five niche sleep products, including a blackout tent, a Bluetooth sleep mask, a climate-controlled bed...
Bedside Battle Disrupts Sleep, Wellness
Partners Pádraig and Dave are locked in a dispute over which side of the bed each should sleep on after moving home, with each man claiming his...
Tested: Best UK Mattresses for Sleep Quality
Experts tested 18 bed-in-a-box mattresses. Top picks are the Simba Hybrid Pro for couples and the budget Ikea Valevåg.
Weekend Lie-Ins May Lower Blood Pressure
A study suggests moderate weekend catch-up sleep, ideally about 1.5 hours extra, is linked to a 6% lower chance of high blood pressure.
Side Sleepers Need Medium-Firm Mattresses
Experts recommend medium-firm mattresses for side sleepers to maintain spinal alignment and prevent pain. Hybrid designs with foam and springs are...
Do $1,000 pillows really improve sleep?
A Guardian investigation examines whether pricey pillows such as Hästens’s $725 High Firm and Beddoc’s $1,035 Therapeutic offer real comfort, drawing...
Young Carers Face Significant Sacrifices in Their Daily Lives
A 17-year-old carer shares her story of juggling college life with caring responsibilities, highlighting the need for more support and understanding...