The oversized tee and flannel pant getup may be comfortable, but it’s not doing you any favors. Sleeping naked, on the other hand, is linked to weight loss, healthy vitals, and better relationships. Most of these benefits boil down to two truths. First, sleeping naked helps your skin stay cool, […]
From Ikea’s iconic build-your-own furniture to the cozy concept of hygge, it seems like we’re all trying to emulate Scandinavian style. Yet most of us ignore their best idea: the double duvet system. Scandinavians and other Northern Europeans often keep two twin comforters on their beds instead of one big […]
Studies show that short daytime dozes are beneficial for both the mind and body. Here are some fun facts we’ve uncovered about napping from around the world. #10 – There Are Three Types Of Nappers Habitual Nappers: People who nap at the same time every day Planned Nappers: Folks […]
It’s hard to find the time to chill when your business is on the line. But even the most driven people need to take a break sometimes. Follow these simple steps for a better night’s sleep and an even more productive tomorrow. Read Fiction At Night We’ve all seen lists […]
This fall, American biologist Michael Rosbash got a deep sleep-disrupting call from Sweden at 5 a.m. Though disorienting, the news was worth waking up for: He and two fellow scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their research on circadian rhythms. Though Rosbash claims he was surprised that […]
You hit the lights, close your eyes, and boom — just like that, eight hours of your life goes by in the wink of an eye. But in real time it’s not that simple. While we doze, our brain undergoes intense activity as it passes from stage to stage and […]
While babies don’t have urgent work deadlines or TV cliffhangers keeping them up at night, they can be just as sleep deprived as adults come morning. But if it’s not the stress of day-to-day life causing them to toss and turn, what is? The answer goes way beyond dirty diapers. […]
Whether it was part of a package deal or a salesman convinced you, a box spring frame has probably found its way into your bedroom at some point or another. But thanks to advancements in mattress technology, box springs are going the way of the Walkman. Why the change? Box […]
Bruce Lee summed up meditation best: “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless — like water.” Of course, unless you’re a lowkey martial arts master, that’s easier said than done. But meditating isn’t as intimidating as it seems. If you’ve never meditated, don’t stress. We’re giving you the what, who, when, […]
This fall, American biologist Michael Rosbash got a deep sleep-disrupting call from Sweden at 5 a.m. Though disorienting, the news was worth waking up for: He and two fellow scientists won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their research on circadian rhythms. Though Rosbash claims he was surprised […]
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