Wellness
Why a Day in the Sun Makes You Tired
A little sunshine is good for the soul. But after a long day outside, you might feel more fatigued than invigorated. Here’s why your body feels so tired, and what it needs to recover. During warm weather, have you noticed that after a couple of hours outside, instead of feeling like a fully charged solar […]
Is It Really So Bad to Hit the Snooze Button? The Answer May Surprise You
We’ve all been warned about the dangers of hitting snooze for sleep, but how true is that, really? I’m what some might call a serial snoozer. No matter what I have to be up for – work, an appointment, a morning walk with friends – I can always justify a few more minutes under the covers. […]
Why Midlife Women Can’t Sleep—And What To Do About It
If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 3 a.m., staring at the ceiling, wondering why your brain is racing and your sheets are soaked, you are not alone. One of the most common complaints I hear from women in their 40s and 50s is this: “I just can’t sleep like I used to.” And […]
How to Navigate Sleep with Rest-Resistant Kids
A conversation with the co-author of Why Won’t You Sleep?! on what parents of “livewires” really need to hear. For the parents and caregivers of what researcher and sleep coach Macall Gordon calls “livewires”—deeply alert, intense, perceptive kids who seem to treat rest like it’s a war to be won—the usual sleep advice often just […]
Should You Go to Bed With Wet Hair?
Considering going to sleep with wet hair? Here’s why it’s a habit you should avoid, plus tips to keep your hair healthy when drying it before bed isn’t an option. Even if you’re not an evening shower person, there are times when a late workout, a stressful day, or simply a change to your schedule […]
What is Cognitive Shuffling? And How It Can Help You Fall Asleep
Lying awake at night unable to fall asleep? Cognitive shuffling might just be the sleep hack you’ve been looking for. If you’re anything like me, what I’m about to describe is all too familiar. It’s finally bedtime, so you’re cozied up under the covers, ready to fall asleep, and, as soon as your eyes close, […]
Is NAD+ the Answer to Improved Sleep Quality?
You could try to biohack your way to better sleep using everything from magnesium supplements, morning sunlight exposure, and white noise machines to TikTok trends like the “sleepy girl mocktail” and mouth tape (hi, sleepmaxxing). But what if there was a one-and-done method that could put all of that to rest? Well, nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, […]
Toxic Productivity: What It Is and How to Stop
When people think about being overworked, they often only think about, well, work. Long hours at the office. Extra projects. Clients who ignore boundaries. It turns out, this pressure to be “on”—to constantly do more and achieve more—can show up in a person’s personal life, too. In psychotherapist Israa Nasir’s book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your […]
Do Women Really Need More Sleep?
Women often struggle with getting deep, restful sleep due to hormonal shifts, mental health challenges, and a higher likelihood of sleep disorders. Research suggests they may need about 11 more minutes of sleep than men to compensate. Here’s why—and how to improve sleep quality.
Sleepmaxxing
“Sleepmaxxing” is the latest wellness trend focused on optimizing rest for peak performance. But can trying too hard to perfect sleep backfire? Experts warn that over-fixating on sleep quality may lead to stress and disrupt natural sleep rhythms.
Mindful Moves for Better Desk Posture
Increase body awareness, reduce tension, and improve your posture to feel better while you work. It’s frustratingly easy to unconsciously slouch or twist into an unbalanced position, especially when spending long hours at your desk. For example, I used to find myself leaning into my screen or sitting with one knee up and the other […]