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Wellness

Feel better with our guides to different areas of wellness. We worked with health and wellness experts to offer the best advice on everything from sleeping better to exercising to emotional well-being. You can also find our picks for a great cooling pillow, a reliable weighted blanket, and more health-friendly finds.

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Why You’re Waking Up Hungry in the Middle of the Night—and How to Fix It
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How to Create a Tea Garden Filled With Herbs You Can Actually Brew—That Doubles as a Relaxing Retreat
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5 Natural Endorphin Boosters for a Happier, More Energized You—No Workout Required
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Here's How Long It Takes to Feel the Effects of CBD—and How Long They Last
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This Simple Finger Trick Ensures You’re Using the Right Amount of Sunscreen on Your Face, According to Derms
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This 2-Ingredient Magnesium-Rich Snack Promotes Better Sleep, According to Nutrition Experts
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Is Your Air Conditioner Secretly Making You Sick? Here's How to Know—and What to Do to Stop It
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Struggling With a Tough Decision? Here’s Why Psychologists Say You Should Sleep on It
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Doctors Say These 9 Habits Can Actually Make You Smarter and More Creative
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More Proof You Don’t Need 10,000 Steps a Day—a New Study Reveals the Actual Sweet Spot
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This One Weird Habit Almost Everyone Does Is Actually Really Good for You
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This Personality Trait Might Be the Key to a Longer, Healthier Life
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8 Habits That Are Quietly Sabotaging Your Brain Health
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You Might Be Missing the Biggest Mental Benefit of Exercise—Here’s Why
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3 Reasons You Wake Up Just Before Your Alarm Goes Off, According to a Sleep Expert
Turmeric is used in a hot drink called Turmeric latte or Golden Milk that is made with milk, frequently coconut milk. The turmeric milk drink known as haldi ka doodh is a South Asian recipe. Sold in the US and UK, the drink known as Golden milk uses non-dairy milk and sweetener, and sometimes black pepper after the traditional recipe and may also use ghee.
Sipping Golden Milk at Bedtime Is the Centuries-Old Way to Fall Asleep Fast—Here's How to Make It
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6 Everyday Habits That Might Be Draining Your Energy, According to Psychologists
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I Added a Weighted Vest to My Workouts for a Full Week—Here's How It Went
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7 Drinks That Hydrate Just as Well as Water (Maybe Even Better)
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I’m a Hot Sleeper and This One Bedding Swap Keeps Me From Overheating Every Summer
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7 Surprising Ways Gardening Can Help You Live a Longer, Happier Life
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6 Apple Cider Vinegar Bath Benefits—Plus How to Take One
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Wellness Gardens Are Trending—Here’s How to Turn Your Yard Into a Peaceful Sanctuary
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These Sleep Positions Could Be a Hidden Sign of Stress, Health Experts Say
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The Gross Reason You Shouldn’t Make Your Bed as Soon as You Wake Up
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5 Things You Probably Aren’t Cleaning Enough—and They Could Be Making You Sick
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How Much Sleep You Really Need Might Depend on Where You Live, New Study Says
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5 Daily Habits That Will Make You Feel So Much More Organized
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12 Daily Habits That Will Make You Happier, According to a Psychiatrist
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How to Be a Better Sleeper, According to Experts
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How to Get Your Best Night's Sleep
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The Best Time to Wake Up Each Day Is All About Genetics, Sleep Scientist Says
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Want Better Sleep? Stop Doing These 5 Things at Night, Doctors Say
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8 Fruits That Will Help You Sleep Better, According to Nutrition Experts
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5 Ways to Get More Deep Sleep—and Why This Sleep Phase Is So Important, According to Experts
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This Is the Perfect Amount of Time to Nap Without Ruining Your Sleep at Night, Experts Say
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How to Understand Your Sleep Chronotype—and Use It to Rest Better, According to Experts
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6 Foods That Could Make Your Seasonal Allergies Worse
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Want Better Sleep? Avoid These 6 Drinks Before Bed, According to Dietitians
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5 Ways to Get a Good Night’s Rest When Your Partner Has Different Sleep Preferences
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I Use This Hack to Get Out of Bed Every Morning—and It Works Like a Charm
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5 Soothing Scents That Will Help You Sleep Better at Night, According to Scientists
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Doomscrolling Keeping You Awake? Try These 7 Replacements to Get Your Sleep Back on Track
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Is It Better to Sleep With One Pillow or Two? Experts Weigh In
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Feeling Numb? 11 Ways to Overcome Anhedonia and Find Your Joy Again
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How to Wake Up With More Energy—Every Day
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6 Best Teas to Help You Sleep, According to Registered Dietitians
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Having Trouble Sleeping? Your Job Might Be to Blame, Research Says
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Is Snoozing Your Alarm Hurting Your Sleep? Here's What Experts Say
Our Best Mindset Advice (25th Birthday)
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mindset
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Are You a Sleep Procrastinator? Here's How to Stop Pushing Back Your Bedtime to Get the Rest You Need
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This Is the Best Sleep Position to Avoid Waking Up Sore, a Sleep Expert Says
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I Tried the ‘House Tour’ Method—and It Helped Me Fall Asleep in Minutes
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White Noise Can Help You Sleep—but Pink or Brown Noise Might Be Even Better
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7 Ways to Cope With Uncertainty and Feel More in Control, According to a Psychologist
How Sleep Health and Needs Change as We Age
How to Get the Sleep You Need in Your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and 60s
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Find Your New Favorite Bedtime Products With Our 2025 Smart Sleep Award Winners!
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4 Cozy Ways to Make the Most of a Snow Day
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Most of Us Are Guilty of This Bad Bedtime Habit—and It's Affecting Our Sleep, Says New Study
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Waking Up in the Middle of the Night? It Could Be Winter Insomnia
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'Eating Jet Lag' Happens to All of Us Sometimes—Here's Why You Should Avoid It, According to a Nutrition Scientist
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This Dill Pickle-Flavored Toothpaste Actually Makes Me Look Forward to Brushing
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5 Ways to Have a More Relaxing Evening Routine, According to Therapists