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‘Brutal and restrictive’: could cognitive behavioral therapy really help me sleep better?

After struggling with insomnia for 40 years, the author discovers cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I), which offers a structured approach to better sleep. This matters as it highlights an effective treatment often overlooked by...

Night owls versus early birds: who is superior according to science?

Chronotypes, or sleep preferences, naturally shift with age, affecting sleep patterns and health. Understanding these changes is crucial as they influence productivity and well-being.

From getting kids to eat veg to curbing screen time: the parenting hacks that actually work

Parents share innovative hacks to tackle common challenges like mealtime struggles and screen time. These strategies enhance family dynamics and improve children's cooperation.

Is it true that … you get shorter as you get older?

As people age, they typically lose height due to factors like bone density decline and posture changes, but a healthy lifestyle can mitigate this.

UK’s FTSE 100 share index closes at record high as AstraZeneca becomes London’s biggest stock again – as it happened

The FTSE 100 index closed at a record high of 9446 points, driven by AstraZeneca's surge and relief over potential tariff impacts on the pharma sector.

How the world’s taste for soya is eating Brazil’s Amazon

The expansion of soya cultivation in Brazil's Amazon is causing significant environmental and social upheaval, impacting local communities and ecosystems.

German identity doesn’t rely on cars – Brussels should face down the mighty automakers

German automakers are lobbying to overturn the EU's 2035 ban on combustion engine cars, risking both jobs and climate progress.

‘I couldn’t look’: European farmers on losing crops as the industry collides with worsening drought

European farmers are grappling with severe drought conditions, leading to significant crop losses and economic challenges across the continent.

How Trump’s assault on US wind industry threatens jobs and power for nearly 5m homes

Donald Trump's administration is halting nine offshore wind projects, threatening jobs and clean energy supply for millions of households.

Western Australia’s spring wildflowers bloom – in pictures

Pamela Jennings leads photography tours showcasing Western Australia's wildflowers, best viewed from August to October.

Supercentenarian gives scientists insight on secrets of healthy old age

Maria Branyas Morera's biology offers insights into aging without illness, revealing protective genetic factors and lifestyle choices.

Geology could crush hopes of extracting all North Sea’s oil and gas

North Sea oil production has significantly declined since 1999, raising concerns about the feasibility of increasing extraction amid geological limitations.