Once my younger daughter Alice turned two years old, everyone in my family finally slept through the night. That is, until eleven days after Alice’s second birthday when, tragically, she did not…
Tag: Sleep
OK, TMI: Why Do I Sweat in My Sleep?
How many conversations have you had with your friends or coworkers (just us?) that begin with, “OK, TMI but…” We believe that no body function is “weird” or “gross,” and no question…
Winter Is Coming—And These 4 Luxe Sleep Products Will Have You Hibernating in Style
You know how with regular pillowcases you have to keep waking up to flip them onto the cool side? Yeah, that’s not a thing with silk pillowcases—the side you’re sleeping on is…
Why Sleep Loss and Mental Health Issues Can Be Part of the Same Vicious Cycle
If you’ve ever tossed and turned all night only to find yourself extremely irritable the next day, you’ve experienced one of the effects of sleep deprivation on mental health firsthand. Lack of…
A Carb-Rich Dinner May Be Just What You Need for Sounder Sleep, Says an RD
When thinking of carbohydrates, many of us tend to conjure feelings of increased energy levels—at least for the short-term—which is why we love to reach for a big handful of crackers or…
Why Bedtime Yoga Does Double Duty as a Way To Prepare You for Sleep
Each month, a new trainer takes us through four of the best workouts they have in their back pocket. Follow along weekly for new ways to sweat it out with us. See…
7 Before-Bed Routines a Gastroenterologist and RD Do Nightly for Gut Health and Better Sleep
Whether you’re tired of feeling backed up or found yourself on #GutTok, you may be wondering about how to improve your gut health. First, what does it even mean to “heal your gut”?…
Are Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids the Answer to a Full Night’s Rest?
Is there anything more irritating than feeling exhausted but being unable to fall asleep? Okay, probably, but struggling to drift off is still the worst. That said, if you feel like the…
Sleep Loss and Procrastination Are Part of the Same Negative Feedback Loop—Here’s How To Break It
Imagine it’s a Sunday night, and you have a busy day planned for tomorrow, filled to the brim with non-negotiable errands, meetings, and deadlines. You’re exhausted, and yet, even though you know…