The Sleep Matters Club

Is 3 Hours of Sleep Enough?

Sophia Rimmer — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:37:26 +0000

Did you only manage three hours last night? Here's what that does to your body and mind, whether a few hours beats none at all, and how to get through the day after.

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Is 6 Hours of Sleep Enough?

Sophia Rimmer — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 08:30:45 +0000

Could six hours really be enough to wake up feeling good? We dug into the research and our own 2026 Sleep Survey to find out how much sleep we actually need, and how Britain really sleeps.

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REM Rebound: Can You Get Too Much REM Sleep?

Sophia Rimmer — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:38:21 +0000

Are you having vivid dreams after a rough run of sleep? That's often REM rebound. Here's what triggers it, whether too much REM is a problem and how to help it settle.

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How To Sleep Well During The World Cup

Ally Cook — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:37:26 +0000

Brits are set to lose 120 million hours of sleep during the football World Cup, amidst late night kick-offs, never-ending extra time and noisy celebrations. Reclaim your rest during this summer's sporting spectacular with our handy guide.

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Shift Work Sleep Disorder: A Survival Guide for Your Sleep Cycles

Sophia Rimmer — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:33:30 +0000

Working while the rest of the world sleeps can play havoc with your body clock. Here's how to get proper rest during the day, stay sharp through the night and feel more like yourself on your days off.

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What is Light Sleep, and Why is it Important?

Sophia Rimmer — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:14:43 +0000

Light sleep makes up nearly half of every night, yet most of us know very little about it. Here's what it actually is, why it matters and how to make sure you're getting enough.

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How Long Should it Take to Fall Asleep?

Sophia Rimmer — Mon, 18 May 2026 08:48:56 +0000

Some nights you drift off in minutes. Others, you're counting ceiling cracks 'til the small hours. The time it takes to nod off can quietly tell you a lot about how rested you really are.

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Do You Need Less Sleep As You Get Older?

Sophia Rimmer — Mon, 11 May 2026 08:00:54 +0000

The idea that we need less sleep as we get older is one of those bedtime myths that just won't quit. We've looked at what the science actually says, what our 2026 Sleep Survey found and what helps once your body clock starts pulling earlier shifts.

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Is 5 Hours of Sleep Enough?

Sophia Rimmer — Tue, 05 May 2026 08:42:23 +0000

According to our 2026 Sleep Survey, half of UK adults are running on six hours of sleep or less. So is five hours actually enough to get by on, or is your body quietly keeping score?

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What is Bedtime Stacking? The Trend Sleep Experts Want You to Rethink

Sophia Rimmer — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:20:33 +0000

A book, a snack, your skincare and the remote, all piled on the duvet. Bedtime stacking is having a moment on TikTok. Here's what sleep experts make of it, and how to do it without trading away your night's sleep.

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