Sleep health Does Tryptophan in Turkey Really Make You Sleepy? Why does turkey make you sleepy? You've finished your Thanksgiving meal and now you're ready for a nice nap. Is the bird to blame?
Sleep health Why Do We Have Daylight Saving (*not Savings) Time? 7 in 10 Americans hate resetting their clocks twice a year. So how did this unpopular tradition come about?
Cognitive performance Guide to Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) and how to get started NSDR helps slow down your thought-flow and brain wave frequency, allowing your brain and body to rest deeply. It can help with sleep, stress, anxiety ... and even learning.
Physical performance Want to sleep better? Lift some weights. Results of a new study show that resistance exercise promotes better sleep among inactive adults, especially those who are poor sleepers.
Sleep health Why Your Wake Time Matters More Than Your Bedtime for Improving Sleep Sticking to a regular morning wake-up time is one of the best things you can do to improve your sleep tonight. (And the next night, too.)
Biological rhythms Why the Best Time to Drink Coffee Is Not When You Wake Up It may sound like impossible advice but there's science behind postponing that first cup of joe.
Biological rhythms The Most Relaxing Song in the World According to Neuroscience According to researchers, this song can reduce anxiety by 65% and help you fall asleep. So you might want to add it to your bedtime playlist.
Sleep health What's Your True Chronotype? Our modern, plugged-in lifestyle has kind of messed with our chronotypes. Here's why you may need a reset.
Nutrition Does Salt Help or Hurt My Health and Sleep? Salt is growing as a focus of health and body regulation. But does it have any impact on sleep? Let's find out...
Sleep health Cold or Hot Shower Before Bed: Which Is Better for Sleep? A shower or bath in the evening is a great way to wash away the day and wind down before bed. Should you go hot or cold for your deepest sleep?
Sleep health 11 Reasons You're Tired All the Time* *That aren't because you're sleep deprived. Here's what you need to know.
Sleep health What Is Revenge Bedtime Procrastination? It means putting off sleep for pleasurable activities you can’t squeeze in during your busy day. Does that sound like something you do?
Cognitive performance How Good Sleep Makes You More Resilient Resilience is key to rebounding from life's setbacks and coping well with challenges. Here's how sleep helps strengthen your resilience muscle.
Sleep 101 What Is REM Sleep and Why Is It Important? You may know that REM is the sleep stage when your most vivid, weird, and occasionally scary dreams occur. You should also know that it's essential for memory consolidation, mental focus, and emotional regulation.
Sleep health Do Weighted Blankets Work? We weigh the evidence. What the science shows, how and why do weighted blankets work?
Cognitive performance Fact or Myth: Hitting Snooze Provides a Few Extra Minutes of Meaningful Sleep The inventor of the snooze button did not have your best sleep interests in mind.
Sleep health Fact or Myth: Remembering your dreams is a sign of good-quality sleep Dreams are one of the more intriguing aspects of sleep. So why do some people remember their dreams and others don't?
Sleep health Fact or Myth: Falling asleep instantly means you’re a good sleeper Is falling asleep instantly good or bad? Many people think it's great, even blissful, but we want to put this myth to bed.
Sleep health Is Dehydration Ruining Your Sleep? Does dehydration affect sleep? What causes dehydration at night? Here's what the research says about being even mildly dehydrated when you crawl into bed. (Spoiler alert: It can affect your natural circadian rhythm and cause sleep disruptions.)
Sleep health Does Vitamin D Help With Sleep? The "sunshine vitamin" has a hand in regulating many of our bodies' biological functions. One of those may even happen after dark.
Physical recovery Sleep and Muscle Recovery If there’s one aspect of training that many athletes neglect, it's the importance of sleep to their strength and recovery routine. But that's when the magic happens.
Cognitive performance 5 Ways to Optimize Your Coffee Nap Drinking coffee before a short nap has been shown to increase energy levels and productivity better than doing either of those things on their own. These 5 tips will help you maximize those benefits.
