Sleep expert explains the negative impact sleep deprivation can have on both our mental and physical health - and one big habit to avoid before bed

Doctor shares how much sleep you really need to be getting each night

By MIRROR | 9mos ago

Seven diet tips that can help you have a good night’s sleep

For you to be able to take care of the things around you, you need to take care of yourself first and having enough sleep is a good way to start

By ESTHER MUCHENE | 11mos ago

Exact time you need to go to bed to not feel tired - based on when you have to get up

Feeling sluggish? It might be because the clocks changing has affected your sleep routine

By MIRROR | 11mos ago

Sleep expert explains why it's so difficult to get up in morning during lockdown

Despite not doing much and being able to get enough sleep, many of us are still struggling to wake up each morning during the coronavirus lockdown

By MIRROR | 1yr ago

JAN 13, 2020

What you should do when you can’t sleep

There was a time when women sought solidarity in being #teamnosleep. For quite a long time I subscribed to this group

By AUDREY MASITSA

NOV 26, 2019

How to tune your mind to fall asleep

Getting sufficient sleep is good for your overall wellbeing

By AUDREY MASITSA

OCT 20, 2019

Sleep expert shares top tips - and how many hours you should really be getting

The amount of sleep we get can have an influence on our weight or our susceptibility to serious problems like heart disease

By MIRROR

AUG 22, 2019

Four foods that help with the sleepless nights

Sleeping for about 8 hours a night may reduce the risk of developing chronic illnesses and it keeps your brain and digestive system healthy

By VIVIANNE WANDERA

JUL 25, 2019

Man sets up camera to see why he has trouble sleeping - what he finds is weird

A man claimed he was experiencing difficulties breathing during sleep, became determined to get to the bottom of it

By MIRROR

JUL 10, 2019

How simple routine changes can help sleep-deprived kids

Turning off tech and turning on gentle board games makes a huge difference in sleep patterns

By MIRROR

JUN 13, 2019

How sleep deprivation is affecting your health

Medical practioners are worried because more and more people are reducing their sleeping hours in the name of hustling

By AUDREY MASITSA

MAY 14, 2019

How to cope if you've not had enough sleep: tips to get through the day

It’s not always possible to have a good night’s sleep; a sleep expert offers tips on how to get through a day when you haven't had eight hours

By MIRROR

OCT 22, 2018

Five simple ways to cope with sleep deprivation

When you are sleep deprived, you often wake up feeling tired, grumpy, stressed, clumsy, or disoriented

By DAVIS MULI

NOV 23, 2017

Four foods to eat if you have problems falling asleep

Melatonin is a hormone produced in the body by the pineal gland in response to darkness. Its production reduces as a person ages, explaining why older people struggle to fall asleep.

By FAITH KARIUKI BIONGO

Four foods to eat if you have problems falling asleep

OCT 30, 2017

Smartphones Depriving Teenagers of sleep

Not only does technology make it harder for individuals to go to sleep, it also reduces the quality of sleep and makes individuals feel sleepy the following day.

By NDUTA WAWERU