Cherishing a good night’s sleep, I have always prioritized its importance in my daily life. It’s no secret that sleep impacts every facet of our well-being, from our energy levels and mood to our cognitive abilities, overall health, and even our physical appearance—bringing the saying ‘get your beauty sleep’ to life. Recently, I had been feeling a bit worn … Read more
You won’t sleep soundly after this. An unwashed pillowcase could harbor 3 million bacteria after just one week, which is about 17,000 times more than a toilet seat, according to a report Amerisleep shared this month. The analysis included cleanliness data for mattresses, linens and pillowcases, as well as a breakdown of the potential pathogens … Read more
Be careful sleeping on the job — you might get promoted. A slew of recent studies have found that taking a siesta has real benefits for work productivity, creativity and memory. In fact, some employers are now installing nap pods, sleep rooms and other spaces dedicated to power naps. But the stigma against people who … Read more
Having the big O can help you catch some ZZZs. Partnered sex that leads to orgasm cuts the time it takes for men and women to fall asleep by several minutes and improves sleep quality, according to findings published recently in the Journal of Sleep Research. Sexual activity without orgasm and masturbation (with and without … Read more
Sleeping on your left has never been so right. Waking up on the wrong side of the bed can not only put you in a bad mood but could also impact your health. According to herbal nutrition expert Ali Ramadan, not all sleep is equal, explaining in a TikTok video there are a number of benefits … Read more
She did not expect to be hosting a senior sleepover. Delaware high school students are being praised for pulling the best senior prank ever after they decided to sneak into their principal’s house in the middle of the night and surprise her as a pre-graduation goof. A video of the gag is currently garnering guffaws … Read more
Preparing to move in with your partner soon? You may want to make room for their favorite stuffed animal. According to new data, fifty-two percent of Americans grew up sleeping with a security blanket or stuffed animal, and 77% reported continuing to do so, even when sharing a bed with their partner. The recent study … Read more
As experts and introverts continue to tout the benefits of self-care, “bed rotting” has become one of the most popular forms of recouping. With nearly 305 million views on TikTok, “rotting” away in bed seems to be one of Generation Z’s preferred methods for self-care. While it may sound extreme — and gross — “bed … Read more
Turns out a few Z’s can boost your creativity. A new study published in the journal Scientific Reports suggests there’s a link between naps and a creative mind — but timing is key. Researchers from MIT and Harvard Medical School found that the mind is “particularly fertile” during sleep onset — the earliest stage of … Read more
Sleep tight, but don’t let the bawdy bedlam keep you up at night. A very annoyed woman by the name of Ali was compelled to plead with her neighbors to get them to move their bed due to their loud sexual escapades. The Yukon, Canada, native begged her acquaintances to shift their mattresses to another … Read more
Not all sleeping positions are equal when it comes to getting your rest. One position in particular will likely leave you achy rather than refreshed in the morning, according to James Leinhardt, a self-described sleep posture specialist. In a TikTok, Leinhardt declared sleeping on your stomach with your arms stretched out on a pillow as a … Read more
This there such a thing as the perfect nap? A study recently published in the Obesity research journal found that longer naps were associated with an array of negative impacts on one’s health. Researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston evaluated the sleep and health patterns of 3,275 adults from the Spanish region … Read more
Experts say you should aim for six to eight hours of quality rest a night, but that’s often easier said than done. An estimated 50 to 70 million people in the US have ongoing sleep disorders, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. And not getting a good slumber can have serious consequences. … Read more
If sleeping with your partner is hurting your marriage, it might be time to file for a sleep divorce. Many couples are getting a sleep divorce — getting their Zz’s in either separate beds or rooms to improve their personal sleep quality. Partners can sometimes disrupt a good night’s sleep whether it be from snoring, … Read more
Don’t sleep on this trend. TikTokers are swapping their melatonin supplements for a “sleepy girl mocktail” — a lip-puckering concoction of tart cherry juice, magnesium powder and Olipop prebiotic soda. One search on the app returns a slew of users inspired to try the purported shut-eye blend. Holistic health practitioner Calee Shea first wowed her nearly … Read more
New data further points to a connection between poor sleep and Alzheimer’s disease, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. The FDA-approved insomnia pill known as suvorexant (under the brand Belsomra) was seen to reduce harmful proteins associated with the disease in subjects who took it before bed, the … Read more
She’s turning his zzz’s into $$$. Ana Malfair, 26, happily moved in with her 33-year-old partner, Luis, last year — but she quickly got annoyed by his loud snoring and constant wheezing when they started sharing a bed. Now she’s snorting all the way to the bank as she cashes in on his nighttime sounds. … Read more
You snooze, you lose. A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that getting too much sleep can be damaging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours of sleep per night — but researchers found that people who sleep more than nine hours per night had an increased chance … Read more
Desperate for some shut-eye? The answer might be in your kitchen. Toss the sleepy time tea and cut open a kiwi as a midnight snack — that’s right, experts claim the tiny green fruit could reset your sleep schedule. The UK furniture retailer Bed Kingdom recommends eating kiwi before bed as an au natural sleep … Read more
Don’t sleep on this trend. Aldi is known to sell odd pieces — and the supermarket chain recently released wearable sleeping bags that have people going wild over the super comfy look. Paris de Jager shared a TikTok this week of herself wearing the stylish one-piece to her 4,700 followers, bagging 1.4 million views. She … Read more