THE SLEEP JOURNAL

Good reading for better nights.

Science, everyday habits and room to rest. Find a topic that feels right for you today.

Editorial illustration — morning light at the window and a calm start to the day

Sleep science, explained

Vitamin D for sleep: trend versus evidence

Editorial illustration — a watch on the bedside table and calm light before sleep

Natural short sleepers: why you can’t train yourself to need less sleep

Editorial illustration — a cool, calm bedroom with a light cover for the night

Everyday habits

Itchy skin at night: how to get relief and when to see a doctor

Editorial illustration — a calm evening moment with space for slow movement

Sleep science, explained

Qigong for sleep: trend versus evidence

Editorial illustration — morning light as a wake cue after the night

How the brain switches between wake and sleep

Editorial illustration — a calm bedroom with soft light during night-time rest

Everyday habits

Night-time cough and sleep: what to try and when to see a doctor

Editorial illustration — calm evening tea motif, no product advertising

Sleep science, explained

Passionflower for sleep: trend versus evidence

Editorial illustration — daylight by a window with coffee, a moment of alertness after a short rest

Microsleeps: when the brain briefly “switches off” while you still look awake

Editorial illustration — morning light in a calm bedroom after waking

Everyday habits

Morning headache and sleep: what to try and when to see a doctor

Editorial illustration — quiet evening reading in dim light, no bottles and no promises

Sleep science, explained

L-tryptophan and 5-HTP for sleep: trend versus evidence

Editorial illustration — a calm morning ritual in daylight, the start of a wakeful day

Orexin: the brain chemical that helps you stay awake

Editorial illustration — dawn in a calm bedroom, a glass of water on the bedside table

Everyday habits

Dry mouth at night: what helps and when to see a doctor