Don’t sleep on this nutrient. If you’re not getting enough sleep, you could be missing out on some vital dietary staples. But you shouldn’t only aim for more sleep, but quality, deep sleep as well. And recent research has shown one essential nutrient could be the key — especially as it also helps digestion, has … Read more
It used to be “you snooze, you lose.” Now, Grubhub is looking to change that for college kids. From Oct. 18 through Nov. 1, the food delivery company is offering sleepy students “Snooze Insurance” should they pass out before their food arrives. On campuses across the country, students order post-party food orders in the wee … Read more
Fulfilling your dreams of getting better sleep could just be a snack away. It you’re trying to ditch the sleeping pills and opt for a healthier way to maximize your shut-eye, a few additions to your diet could make all the difference. These doctor- and dietician-approved foods can help calm your mind, regulate your circadian … Read more
Is late-night tossing and turning stealing your shut-eye? You’re not alone. Nearly one in five US adults struggle to stay asleep until sunrise — turning the dream of 8 hours of uninterrupted rest into a nightmare. “Waking up in the middle of the night can be annoying, but this is not necessarily abnormal,” Dr. Dennis … Read more
Mind over mattress? It’s no secret that most Americans don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of nightly sleep. Persistent stress, pressure-cooker schedules, 24/7 digital connectivity and “hustle culture” significantly contribute to insomnia. There are several ways to address sleep deprivation — you could reconsider your sleep position, for one, and avoid heavy meals … Read more
Is there a “prime” bedtime? A new study found the average American falls asleep at 11:18 p.m. A new survey of 2,000 general population Americans explored respondents’ nighttime routines and sleep habits — digging into their bedtimes. The results found that the average respondent begins their nighttime routine at 10:15 p.m., taking 21 minutes to … Read more
While the parents are away, the kids will shop. Parents of a little 5-year-old boy learned the hard way to never leave their child unattended with their phone after waking up to an over $3,000 Amazon order — that they didn’t make. The little boy thought nothing of using his parents’ phone to do some … Read more
REO Speedwagon singer Terry Luttrell was injured after he crashed his car when he fell asleep behind the wheel — just hours after performing at the band’s farewell concert in Illinois. The vocalist dozed off Sunday morning while driving on Interstate 57, approximately 30 miles south of Champaign, Ill, where the concert was held. “The … Read more
It combats the fight or “flight” response. Falling asleep on an airplane can be an uphill battle for various reasons, including cramped, upright seats, crying toddlers and more. Fortunately, a travel expert has revealed a fool-proof breathing technique that allows passengers to zonk out like a baby in the most uncomfortable cabin — and without … Read more
UConn’s Paige Bueckers didn’t rise to the top of the WNBA Draft board without making rest a priority. “My goal is always to get eight to nine hours of sleep,” the 23-year-old basketball sensation told Mindbodygreen. To make it happen, she said, “routine is everything.” Bueckers recently shared the five things she does each night … Read more
Suffering from bedtime blues? Why not try a warmer hue? You probably already know that taking a long bath, going for a walk or writing in your journal are great ways to relax and unwind before bed — but, sometimes, you just don’t have the time or the energy. Oliver Niño, a spiritual coach and … Read more
A few weeks ago, I ducked out of the office to take a nap at a hotel — for journalism. Neurotech startup Elemind offered me the chance to try out its high-tech headband, which promises to put you to sleep faster by literally changing your brainwaves. I had to know — could it be that … Read more
A sleep medicine doctor says a clever “pre-dreaming” technique used my the military can help you fall asleep faster at night. And while it works better than counting sheep, you don’t actually have to forget the sheep entirely to get the most out of it. The sleep doc’s trick is part of a method developed … Read more
Airplanes can be some of the noisiest and most uncomfortable places to try and catch some sleep, but there’s a game-changing trick that could have you flying off to dreamland in no time — even from 30,000 feet. Dubbed the “alpha bridge method,” the technique is thought to have been originally developed by the US … Read more
Could an ancient Indian breathing technique usher you through the gates of slumberland? Devotees of moon breathing say the practice is a drug-free way to reduce stress and drift off. And it seems we could use the support, as more than a third of adults fail to get the recommended seven to eight hours of … Read more
A woman had a fright-tanning experience with fake bronzer — and it left her looking green. Mississippi marketing director Sara Trent had fake tanner on her face when she accidentally fell asleep, leaving it to develop on her skin for more than eight hours, as opposed ton the recommended one hour. Sara Trent’s fake tan … Read more
Maybe it was just the angle of the photo. Maybe he was just closing his eyes for a moment, soaking in the atmosphere of Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” show in Miami alongside his wife and his two daughters — with his mother reportedly in attendance, too. But some social media users were convinced that Jason … Read more
When your head meets the pillow, do you go swift and sweet into dreamland — or do you lie awake, plagued with existential dread and struggle to snooze? The answer to how you spend your nights may reveal startling insights into your general health. The amount of time it takes your body to achieve a … Read more
Ever had the most earth-shattering, world-altering, mind-boggling sex of your life only to roll over to find your partner already passed out? Same. And whether or not they meant to, it can leave you feeling quite crushed. “I think we know that the common trope is that when men fall asleep after sex it can … Read more
Knock yourself out! Dr. Scott Walter, a board-certified dermatologist in the Denver area, says you can count on the “cognitive shuffling” mind trick to quickly fall asleep. “It’s a way to rearrange or reorganize your thoughts similar to shuffling a deck of cards — basically, distracting your mind from conscious thought patterns that may keep you … Read more