You planned to exercise earlier in the day, but life got in the way. Now you finally have time to squeeze in a workout, but it’s getting close to bedtime — and you’re worried that late-night activity will mess with your ability to fall asleep. You don’t want to be on a post-exercise endorphin kick […]
You may not need pills, drinks, or weighted blankets to help you fall asleep faster. You may not even need to spend a cent — simply harness the power of your breath. Certain breathing techniques for sleep may help you get a good night’s rest. Research shows that deep, slow breathing activates the parasympathetic nervous […]
Some sleep experts would have you believe there are three basic ways to sleep: back, stomach, or side. But for anyone who has tossed and turned trying to find the perfect sleep position, you know there are a million and one ways to contort yourself while trying to catch some elusive zzz’s. We think some of […]
Sleep is one of the pillars of good health, and getting enough of it can even help with weight loss. But sometimes life gets in the way of a good night’s sleep — and that’s where sleep hygiene tips can help. “Sleep hygiene is a fancy way of saying good habits that prepare your body […]
Sleeping is like eating: It’s essential to our survival, and starving yourself of sleep is a bad idea. Getting good-quality sleep is similar to good-quality nutrition. We spend a lot of time learning about balanced diets, but what exactly constitutes a good night’s sleep? Here are tips for how to get more sleep. Benefits of […]
If you keep up with the latest wellness trends, it might seem like ashwagandha is everywhere these days. This adaptogenic herb is native to India and has been widely used for millennia. Now, you can find ashwagandha on trendy coffeehouse menus — sometimes mixed with chai for a chilled-out latte — as well as in […]
Life these days is… a lot. While there’s no way to add more hours to the day or magically erase your to-do list, more and more people are looking for ways to stay at the top of their game. That’s where nootropics, said to help support healthy brain function, mental clarity, and cognition,* come in. […]