Tips for a Successful BedtimeAvoid Screen TimeTurn off the TV and any other electronics at least two hours before bedtime. According to one study, light from a screen can reduce the amount of melatonin that the body produces. This is the chemical that makes us sleepy....
Sleep is probably the greatest legal performance-enhancing ‘drug’ and yet, only two-thirds of adults in the developing world get the recommended 8-hours a night. Studies have also shown that disrupted sleep can lead to a multitude of problems, from risk of cancer to increased coronary heart...
There are sleep stories to suit any child’s tastes. The first step for Mind Candy was inventing a new set of Moshi characters (or Moshlings), called The Sleepies. These are Sleepypaws the Snoozy Koala, Prof. Feathersnooze the Owl of Nod, Nodkins the Bedtime Bunny, Yawnsy the Sleepwalki...
We've got a team of sleep experts to tell us everything about how to get to sleep and stay asleep, from tips for throughout the day and the hour before bed.
'Wind down with a bedtime in mind, but don’t go to bed until you feel sleepy – not just tired,' says Wilson. 'This is key. Tired is what you feel all the time when you’re a poor sleeper; sleepy is when your eyes are dropping and you’re ready to go. The aim is to fall...
but criminologists have found thatthe extra hour of daylight in the evening can reduce crime rates.The effect on traffic safety is unclear. Sleepy drivers raise the likelihood of collisions, but having increased visibility on your evening commute home from work can lower it as well. And daylight...
If you are ready for bed during the late morning, lie down at that same time each day. Adults ages 26 to 64 should sleep for a total of seven to nine hours a night, while workers over 65 should aim for seven or eight. If you are having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, ta...
Nothing Much Happens– bedtime stories for grown ups byKathryn Nicolai My Brother My Brother and Me– The McElroy brothers are here to take your questions and turn them, alchemy-like, into wisdom. Genevieve’s sleepy instagram recommendation: ...
24.Repeat a calming mantra while you imagine yourself in a relaxing situation. Sleep tight! Note: Answers have been edited and condensed for length. Want to be featured in similar BuzzFeed posts? Follow the BuzzFeed Community onFacebookandTwitter!
These are Sleepypaws the Snoozy Koala, Prof. Feathersnooze the Owl of Nod, Nodkins the Bedtime Bunny, Yawnsy the Sleepwalking Otter and Little Bo Nap the Sleepy Sheepy.Now, within the Moshi app, parents can play bedtime stories or relaxation sessions (designed for journeys or times of ...