Americans lose over 300 hours of sleep per year to “revenge bedtime procrastination,” according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that the vast majority of respondents (96%) are guilty of this, where they intentionally stay up late to enjoy personal time, even knowing it will negatively affect their sleep. Respondents have a … Read more
Sweat dreams? While trying to get ripped is an admirable goal, new research reveals that doing it at night might just be muscling into your REM cycle. High-intensity workouts four hours or less before bed were linked to poorer sleep quality, later bedtimes and a higher resting heart rate. While you may know that working … Read more
Once upon a time, bedtime in my house was a strictly enforced routine. It involved bath, book and then bed at 7pm on the dot – no negotiation. Heaven help anyone that tried to get in the way of this sequence – it was absolutely set in stone! With three kids under three, we had to keep to a routine … Read more
Let the countdown to bedtime begin! Clever parents have devised a New Year’s Eve hack that allows kids to partake in festivities to ring in 2025 without staying up too late. “Just your reminder that you can watch the fake countdown to New Year’s on Netflix with the kids and be in bed by 8 … Read more
A sleep trend gaining traction among couples has spilled into the travel circuit as more people say they desire sleeping arrangements that are separate from their partners. In the trend dubbed “sleep divorce,” traveling couples are reportedly searching for ways to get more shut-eye during vacation, according to Hilton’s 2025 Trends report. The Virginia-based hospitality company said nearly two-thirds … Read more
One young Aussie has gone viral after sharing her work outfit and people online are confused and unsupportive. Work attire has been a hot topic ever since Gen Zers started wearing cargo pants to the office, and matching sets are now causing confusion. Chloe, 29, works in Sydney’s CBD, and she’s taken to social media … Read more
It’s curtains for poor sleep habits. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is revealing the four ways he ensures a perfect night’s sleep. Taking to TikTok this week, he promoted blackout curtains and an air purifier in the bedroom, screen-time limits and magnesium glycinate supplementation. Blackout curtains in the … Read more
Your nightly routine of social media scrolling could be deadly — to your love life, at least. Known as “parallel scrolling,” the habit of silently swiping on your phone while laying next to your partner could be a death sentence for your relationship, experts say. “You’re basically decreasing the chances of intimacy and affection, or just … Read more
Your last cup of coffee was so long ago it seems like yesterday, you’ve stopped drinking on weeknights. You had your Sleepytime tea, popped your melatonin, you’ve got your sleep mask, your whale sounds app — so why the $%#! can’t you fall asleep, already? There could be other aspects of your diet you haven’t considered … Read more
A doting dad from New Jersey who happens to be blind is adding braille to his baby daughter’s storybooks so he can read to her at bedtime. The small act of love is just one part of the proud papa’s promise to never let his sight-challenged status “get in the way of being a good … Read more
If Clarence could hear this now. Late Hollywood star Jimmy Stewart can now send you off to sleep by reading a bedtime story thanks to artificial intelligence and usage of the Calm app. The voice of Stewart, who gained notoriety for films such as “It’s a Wonderful Life” and ” Rear Window,” appears on the … Read more
Let freedom ring! A woman on TikTok documented her torturous, hours-long experience of getting a ring stuck on her finger that ended with a trip to an urgent care facility. In the resurfaced clip, Briana P. from New York claimed she had fallen asleep after a night out and didn’t remove a crisscrossed ring from … Read more
A mom has asked a parenting forum how old is too old for parents to read to their kids at bedtime, explaining that she still reads to her teenage daughter. Her post divided readers, with some moms surprised the habit is still a thing in the woman’s house at that stage – but also many admitting they haven’t stopped, either. … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study finds a rather surprising link between sleeping habits and dementia risk. Andr Rocha/EyeEm/Getty Images New research suggests that people’s bedtimes and the amount of time they spend in bed (TIB) may influence their chances of developing dementia. Even in those who did not develop dementia, long TIB was associated with … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease, a common form of dementia, is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the US. New research indicates that time spent in bed and bedtime may impact dementia risk. Those aged 60-74 were most affected. Previous research also highlighted the role of sleep quality in memory and dementia. Sleep can … Read more