Health + Wellness
Why Your 'Comfort Show' Helps You Fall Asleep
The luckiest among us can fall asleep in pure chaos—during plane take-off, in a home with video game-playing teenagers, in the passenger seat of a car. Some of us need a more structured environment, ranging from pure silence to white noise in the form of whale sounds, lapping ocean waves, or the gentle whirring of […]
Rest Starts in the Gut: How Your Microbiome Affects Your Sleep
You’ve tried the sound machine, swapped your sheets, maybe even upgraded your mattress—but you’re still tossing and turning. The culprit? It might not be your bedtime routine—it might be your diet. According to the Sleep Foundation, the foods and drinks you consume throughout the day can significantly affect the quality and duration of your sleep. […]
Spring Clean Your Hormones: 6 Expert-Approved Tips to Reset Your Hormone Health
While January 1 is synonymous with resolving a new, better “you,” spring presents a second chance for a life refresh. Just as the pull to declutter and revamp our spaces kicks in, our bodies seek out a seasonal reset, too. And a little spring cleaning of our hormones can be just what the doctor ordered […]
NSDR: The Key to Deeper, More Rejuvenating Rest
When we’re sitting on the couch watching TV, taking a midday stroll, or doing the crossword in bed, we might consider ourselves “resting.” After all, these activities give us a break from our fast-paced, busy lives—and they often feel like incentives for being productive. But there’s a whole world of relaxation that allows us to […]
Breaking out? Here’s why bedding can cause acne & how to fix it
Anyone with acne knows the struggle of searching high and low for skin remedies, but surprisingly, the solution might have been with us all along. In fact, we might have been lying on top of it. Our bedding—especially what it’s made of and how we treat it—could be causing us to break out. While research […]
The Joy of Doing Nothing: Reclaiming Rest in a Productivity-Focused World
There’s a quiet kind of joy in sitting still. No to-do list, no multitasking, no tabs open—just time. For many of us, that kind of stillness feels nearly impossible to come by. We’re living in a culture that prizes productivity above all else. Rest? That’s for the weak—or at least, the weekend. But what if […]
Can Eating More Fiber Help You Sleep Better This Summer?
As warmer weather returns, you might feel drawn to lighter meals, an extra walk after dinner, and other small habits to feel refreshed and energized. If you’re falling short in the sleep department, there’s one simple, often ignored habit that could help: paying closer attention to what’s on your plate. Most of us—85 percent of […]
6 Natural Sleep Aids You Can Find in Your Kitchen
A Good Night’s Sleep is Closer than You Think Ironically, modern sleep advice—blue light blockers, breathing apps, a 12-step routine—can make us lose sleep just trying to figure them out. But the truth is, better sleep doesn’t always require big changes. While there are plenty of high-tech gadgets and trendy supplements out there promising better […]
Do Blackout Curtains Really Help You Sleep Better? Here's What the Science Says
Waking up at 3 a.m. to the glare of passing headlights or your neighbor’s porch light? You’re not imagining it—ambient light, even in small amounts, can have a serious impact on your sleep. And while blackout curtains might seem like a simple solution, science shows they may be one of the most effective ways to […]
Struggling to Sleep During Menopause? Here’s Why & What to Do
Menopause can make quality sleep feel impossible, thanks to hormonal shifts, night sweats, and increased stress. We spoke with Dr. Jessica Shepherd to uncover why sleep is disrupted during menopause and expert-backed tips to improve rest and overall well-being.