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Bedside Blog
Bedtime routine for adults: what to do in the hour before bed
A bedtime routine for adults should feel like a soft landing. Try a calmer hour before bed, with simple cues that help you switch off without homework.
Sleep personality types: the five ways Britain actually sleeps
Discover the five sleep personality types Britain shows at bedtime, what yours might mean, and how to work with your nights more gently.
Racing thoughts at night: why they happen and how to soften them
Racing thoughts at night? Learn why bedtime worry feels louder after dark and how to soften the spiral with gentler, science-backed sleep habits.
How much sleep do I need? The truth behind the 8-hour rule
Wondering how much sleep do I need? Learn why 8 hours isn’t a rule, what adults actually need, and how to find your own sleep sweet spot.
Tired but wired: why your brain won’t switch off at night
Feeling tired but wired? Learn why your brain stays on alert at night, what hyperarousal means, and gentle ways to switch off, without forcing sleep.
Lemon Balm for Sleep: Gentle Calm for Busy Minds at Night
Lemon balm for sleep is not the kind of herb that barges in and switches everything off. It tends to work more like a soft dimmer. Less "knock you out",...
Saffron for sleep: why this elegant ingredient may help mood and rest at once
Curious about saffron for sleep? See what the research says, why it may support mood too, and how to use it in a calmer bedtime ritual
Ashwagandha for Sleep: For When You’re Wired and Tired
Ashwagandha for sleep may help when stress keeps you wired at night. Learn how it works, what research says, and who should avoid it.
Why waking up at 3am happens and what your body is doing
It's 3:12am. You're awake again, staring at the ceiling, listening to the house settle. Your body feels tired, but your brain has already switched on. If waking up at 3am has become your nightly surprise guest, it can feel baffling, lonely, and a bit unfair.
Magnesium for sleep: why the UK keeps reaching for it
It's late. You're tired in the deep, heavy way. But your brain has other plans. One thought becomes ten, and suddenly you're replaying tomorrow, last week, and that slightly awkward thing you said in 2019.