The eight-hour sleep rule is outdated, says major study

A good night’s rest is an essential part of life, but getting enough can be hard. We take a look at the science behind snoozing and how you can sleep easy

According to the results of our reader sleep survey, 31% of you would choose great sleep over winning the lottery

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From the effects of pink noise to the perfect under-rug temperature, a wealth of new research from Hartpury University is unlocking the secrets of equine sleep — and the results are surprising. Catherine Welton reports

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