By Mandy French, Sep 30, 2026 The sympathetic nervous system is part ofTrusted Source the body’s involuntary nervous system that triggers your “fight or flight” response in stressful or dangerous situations. “Being too wired can impair sleep, and impaired sleep, in turn, can make us too wired. A state of higher adrenaline and cortisol raises […]
By Adam Meyer, Sep 28, 2026 Melatonin and cortisol are two hormones critical to sleep, and both of them follow a precise daily schedule. Melatonin, which signals to your body that it’s time to sleep, peaks in the evening and declines as the night progresses. Cortisol, your body’s natural alerting hormone, increases in the early […]
By Deborah Oladapo, Sep 24, 2026 A 2015 survey by The Reading Agency found that among adults who read just 30 minutes a week, 64% reported a better understanding of other people’s feelings, while 74% described a positive effect on their overall mental health. Over half of adults also said reading made them feel more […]
By Joy Manning, Sep 23, 2026 A body scan is a type of meditation that involves bringing your attention to each part of your body, one at a time, often starting at your toes and working upward. It can give a racing mind something calm and physical to focus on instead of letting your thoughts […]
By Minda Zetlin, Sep 20, 2026 You’ve likely read or heard that you should not look at screens during the last hour before bed. That’s good advice almost everyone knows, and almost no one follows. But even if you can’t resist a little pre-bed phone use, you can still improve your sleep. Instead, try taking a […]
By Mandy French, Sep 15, 2026 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who wasn’t involved in the review, told Healthline, “Reading builds empathy, improves focus, and offers a healthy digital detox. Reading also fires up the imagination and provides a low […]
Insomnia Isn’t Just Exhausting — It May Raise Your Risk of Stroke, Dementia
By Mandy French, Sep 30, 2026 The sympathetic nervous system is part ofTrusted Source the body’s involuntary nervous system that triggers your “fight or flight” response in stressful or dangerous situations. “Being too wired can impair sleep, and impaired sleep, in turn, can make us too wired. A state of higher adrenaline and cortisol raises […]
The Worst Time to Go to Bed, According to Sleep Doctors
By Adam Meyer, Sep 28, 2026 Melatonin and cortisol are two hormones critical to sleep, and both of them follow a precise daily schedule. Melatonin, which signals to your body that it’s time to sleep, peaks in the evening and declines as the night progresses. Cortisol, your body’s natural alerting hormone, increases in the early […]
Book Lovers May Have a Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s, Study Finds
By Deborah Oladapo, Sep 24, 2026 A 2015 survey by The Reading Agency found that among adults who read just 30 minutes a week, 64% reported a better understanding of other people’s feelings, while 74% described a positive effect on their overall mental health. Over half of adults also said reading made them feel more […]
Sleep Experts Share 6 Ways to Fall Back Asleep When You Wake Up at 3 A.M.
By Joy Manning, Sep 23, 2026 A body scan is a type of meditation that involves bringing your attention to each part of your body, one at a time, often starting at your toes and working upward. It can give a racing mind something calm and physical to focus on instead of letting your thoughts […]
5 Simple Habits That Will Help You Fall Asleep Fast
By Minda Zetlin, Sep 20, 2026 You’ve likely read or heard that you should not look at screens during the last hour before bed. That’s good advice almost everyone knows, and almost no one follows. But even if you can’t resist a little pre-bed phone use, you can still improve your sleep. Instead, try taking a […]
Love to Read? Your Book Habit May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk by 33%
By Mandy French, Sep 15, 2026 Alex Dimitriu, MD, double board certified in Psychiatry and Sleep Medicine, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine, who wasn’t involved in the review, told Healthline, “Reading builds empathy, improves focus, and offers a healthy digital detox. Reading also fires up the imagination and provides a low […]