Whether that’s true or not, I don’t know. What is clear is that the concept of counting sheep to sleep is so old it was mentioned in a 13th century compilation of short stories titled “Cento ...

So I've had practice at trying all the different approaches to the issue. But counting sheep? Laughable. Surely not a real solution? Still, ummm … what's to lose? You're going to need some kind ...

There was a clear verdict when the results came back. “Counting sheep is just too mundane to effectively keep worries away,” said Harvey. The waterfall insomniacs got to sleep 20 minutes faster than ...

THE FACTS The reason people count sheep, as opposed to bluebirds or sailboats, is uncertain; some authorities think it may have to do with a tallying system devised by shepherds in ancient Britain.

Counting sheep has long been hailed as the quickest way to get off to a good night's sleep. But watching imaginary flocks flinging themselves over fences actually makes it harder to drift off ...

Nearly half of Brits have struggled to fall asleep in the past year – but now, for the first time, they can count real sheep in a bid to help them nod off. “Counting sheep” has long been a ...