Instant Genius: Sleep & Dreams

Everything you need to know about sleep, including the science of dreams and how to get a perfect night of rest.

Published: March 13, 2020 at 11:17 am

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10 tips for parents who want a relaxing bedtime and better sleep

2/11/2020
Our resident sleep expert gives us her top science-backed tips for helping the whole family get the best possible night’s sleep.
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Sleep gadgets: 19 top technologies to help you nod off

6/1/2022
Not all of us have the luxury of sleeping in if we want to feel refreshed when we wake up, so here are some of the best sleep gadgets for getting a good night’s rest.
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Wake therapy: the new technique that starves people of sleep to treat depression

5/13/2019
Up all night to get happy: psychiatrist Professor David Veale explains how sleep deprivation, under controlled conditions, can treat depression.
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Sleep, drugs and mental health: how altered states of consciousness could keep us happy

11/9/2019
Every night, we experience an altered state of consciousness called dreaming. Could we harness this power to boost our mental health?
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It's time to listen to our body clock

9/4/2019
Ella Al-Shamahi tells us what makes our body clock tick, and why she is breaking a Commando's in a nuclear bunker.
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How to get the best night's sleep

5/8/2019
Dr Penny Lewis engineers sleep to improve memory and brain function. But to really help your brain, she says you need to start with the basics.
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