I left college for spring break while winter was still in full swing on my campus in Syracuse, NY. Although it was mid-March, the temperatures were well below anything even remotely considered warm and snow covered the ground. To make matters worse, I hadn’t had a good night’s sleep in […]
Fitbit Charge 4 review: Built-in GPS and better sleep tracking, plus it’s pretty
Vanessa Hand Orellana/CNET The Fitbit Charge 4 is the best all around fitness tracker of 2020 and has received CNET’s Editors’ Choice. Its slimmer form factor, longer battery life and lower price point (now on sale for $99) make it a great alternative for anyone looking to monitor their health and fitness, […]
Healthy sleep habits for children
Credit: CC0 Public Domain DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 9-year-old son has been having trouble sleeping ever since we began social distancing more due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While he goes to bed at a reasonable time, he doesn’t seem to fall asleep until after midnight and often comes into my […]
The Best Mattress Toppers For Every Sleep Style & Preference
Parachute While new pillows or a new set of sheets can do a lot to improve how you sleep at night, those small changes aren’t always enough if there are bigger issues at play, like bad alignment or chronic pain. Of course a new mattress from one of the best […]
8 Tricks Sleep Experts Use When 2020 Anxiety Keeps Them Awake
The urge to check (and recheck) the never-ending stream of news is stronger than usual these days and our brains are constantly running overtime. Anxiety and stress dredged up by the election, racial injustice and the coronavirus pandemic can lead to poor sleep ― especially for those with diagnosed or […]