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No fan, no AC: this summer sleep hack keeps you cool all night
Summer is finally here! We’re soaking up the sun and getting all the vitamin D we can by day… But when the night falls? Suddenly, it’s a whole different story. Sweltering bedrooms, air that barely moves, tossing and turning as we desperately hunt for a cool spot on the mattress—sound familiar? If your summer nights ... Read more
You’ve been sleeping wrong your whole life—why our ancestors did it differently
Think spending the night in a single, unbroken stretch is “just the way it’s always been”? Think again! For thousands of years, our ancestors had a surprisingly different approach to bedtime—and it might make your current sleep routine look, well, a little unimaginative. The Surprising Story of Split Sleep Today, sleeping straight through the night ... Read more
“No more mood swings”: How fasting could secretly boost your life expectancy
Barely has the holiday glow faded—and perhaps it never truly arrived—when the scale starts spinning out of control and the mirror throws back an unflattering image. Blame it on those extra pounds, that eternally pale (or let’s be honest, sometimes yellowish) complexion, and the traces left by year-end feasts, complete with hearty food and more ... Read more
Why We Like People Less as We Age—Scientists Reveal the Surprising Reason
Ever noticed your group of friends shrinking as the years go by? It’s not just your imagination, nor is it only a French cliché about grumpy grandparents—science actually has a few things to say about why people seem less charming (or why we just care less) as we get older. The Vanishing Act of Friends ... Read more
This simple bedtime trick is actually helping thousands fall asleep faster tonight
Let’s be honest: we’re not all created equal when it comes to falling asleep. While some people slip into dreamland the moment their head hits the pillow, others toss and turn for what feels like ages—sometimes just minutes, sometimes hours for the less fortunate—unable to quiet their minds and drift off. The Mind That Never ... Read more
The real reason older adults shouldn’t shower daily—experts reveal what happens
Is daily showering truly necessary as we get older—or could it actually be doing more harm than good? In France, showering every day is almost a social ritual, but experts are increasingly waving a (damp) red flag, warning that our skin might not thank us for this dedication to cleanliness, especially as we age. Let’s ... Read more
Sleep Procrastination: Why You Delay Bedtime and How to Finally Stop
Ever found yourself scrolling through your phone, promising that “just one more episode” won’t hurt, or playing video games deep into the night—long after you should be asleep? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a conscious decision or a nightly slip, this all-too-common habit has a name: “revenge bedtime procrastination.” But why do we trade precious ... Read more
