Sleep and Stress
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Insomnia: Why the Harder You Try the Worse It Gets
The harder you try to sleep, the more it slips away. Understanding why can help you stop fighting it and finally get some rest.
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Why You Are Short-Tempered, and What It Is Not
A short temper is usually a sign you're stretched thin, not a flaw in who you are. We explain how stress wears down your patience and what h…
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An Hour of Gongs, and Why It Calms You
A sound bath can leave you feeling calm and rested, even if the reasons aren't quite what the flyer says. A few people should skip it.
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Why Stress Changes What You Want to Eat
Craving comfort food when you're stressed isn't a willpower problem. See how stress and lost sleep change your appetite and how to break the…
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The Lights Wrecking Your Sleep
The light around you tells your body what time it is. A few easy changes, starting with a free morning habit, can help you sleep much better…
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Cortisol: What It Does, What It Doesn’t, and What Moves It
Cortisol isn't a villain, it's more like a thermostat. See what it really does, what moves it and the free habits that help most.
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Why a Nightly Routine Calms You Down
Washing your face after a rough day feels calming, and it's not just the products. A simple nightly ritual helps you wind down.
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Does Stress Really Age You? What the Evidence Supports
Stress gets blamed for aging a lot. Some of that claim holds up and some gets overblown, so it's worth knowing the difference.
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What Watching Crime Dramas at Night Does to You
Watching crime dramas late at night can keep your brain wired. See how it affects your sleep and how to wind down without giving up your sho…
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Why Holding a Baby Calms Your Whole Nervous System
Holding a baby can calm your whole body, even if the baby isn't yours. Warmth, gentle weight and slowing down all play a part.
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Grounding: The Simple Ritual That Balances Mind and Body
Grounding means walking barefoot on the earth, and it's getting a lot of buzz. You'll learn what it is, what research says and how to try it…
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Lavender for Calm: What It Can and Can’t Do
Lavender is a favorite scent for stress and sleep, and some research backs it up. Using it the right way helps you get the calming benefits.
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Why Letting Yourself Cry Is Actually Good for You
Crying is a built-in reset, not a weakness. See what happens in your body and skin when you cry, and why it's good to let it out.
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How to Get Deeper REM Sleep (Without a Gadget)
REM sleep is when your brain does its repair work, and most of us don't get enough. Simple habits can help you get more without a gadget.
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Grief and Self-Care: Gentle Ways to Get Through the Heavy Days
Grief can affect your sleep, skin and appetite. Small, gentle acts of self-care can help you get through the hardest days.
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How Gratitude Rewires Your Brain, Mood, and Skin
A gratitude habit can ease stress and help you sleep, and your skin benefits too. Try these simple daily practices that are easy to keep up.
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Glow From Within: How Mindfulness Actually Shows Up in Your Skin
Stress can show up on your skin, so calming your mind helps your glow too. Simple mindfulness habits are an easy place to start.
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Gentle Self-Care Habits for Low Moods
Everyone goes through a low stretch sometimes. Gentle habits like light, movement, sleep and connection can help, alongside support from a p…