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?
Janet Ungless
Janet Ungless has developed a comprehensive expertise in health and wellbeing as a writer and editor, with a particular focus on sleep, meditation, and wellness.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.)