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5 min readWelcome to Retail Therapy by Prevention! In this series, our editors provide thoughtful, honest reviews of what we’ve been testing lately that we want you to know about—because we refuse to keep these game-changing finds all to ourselves. Whether you’re on a mission to find something specific or simply need a little retail therapy in the form of an impulse purchase, consider this your insider’s shopping guide to everything our team thinks is worth the buy. I have always loved different types of wellness gadgets, so I was really excited to check out the Apollo Neuro. The cutting-edge…

5 min readNew research suggests a daily multivitamin could help you live longer.The study focused on older adults.Experts say more research is needed.Even though about 75% of Americans take a supplement regularly, there’s been a lot of debate about whether most people actually benefit from them. Now, new research suggests that one supplement, in particular, may slow down aging and therefore help extend your life.The study, which was published in the journal Nature Medicine, analyzed the impact of multivitamin use in older adults and linked it to a few additional months of life. For the study, researchers used data from…

8 min readWhile some people struggle to try to remember vague details of their dream from the night before, others are attempting to lucid dream. This form of dreaming is admittedly rare, but it involves being aware that you’re dreaming and even being able to change the direction of a dream.You may end up lucid dreaming here and there without even trying, or you may be one of the people who are actively trying to figure out how to lucid dream. As you can imagine, this is easier said than done.Lucid dreams are a tricky area of sleep, but people…

These Cooling Mattress Toppers Are Game-Changers for Hot SleepersNothing can ruin a solid night’s sleep quite like being too hot. If you have tossed and turned all night, only to wake up in your own night sweat puddle, you are not alone. Keeping your temperature regulated is a key piece of sleep hygiene, according to experts. Thankfully, investing in the best cooling mattress pads can be a great solution, helping keep you cool and comfortable throughout the night.But what is the best temperature for sleeping, anyway? According to the National Sleep Foundation, the ideal sleeping temperature is somewhere between 60…

4 min readI used to be really good at sleeping through the night, but as I’ve gotten older, my needs have changed and my body has suffered for it—specifically my neck. I’ve tried so many different kind of pillows—from ones aimed at easing my back and neck pain to others that promise to keep me cool as hot flashes set in. For years, I searched for one pillow to rule them all; and friends, I’ve found it.I’ve been using the Honeydew Scrumptious Side Sleeper Pillow.for nearly two years now and I’m still obsessed. It continues to be comfortable and supportive,…

9 min readWelcome to Retail Therapy by Prevention! In this series, our editors provide thoughtful, honest reviews of what we’ve been testing lately that we want you to know about—because we refuse to keep these game-changing finds all to ourselves. Whether you’re on a mission to find something specific or simply need a little retail therapy in the form of an impulse purchase, consider this your insider’s shopping guide to everything our team thinks is worth the buy.Whether you’re struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, what you’re lying on is worth taking into account. There are mattresses for side…

4 min readA growing body of research has made it clear that sleep health has a direct impact on your physical health. Among other things, regularly logging enough high-quality sleep is linked to a lower risk of developing chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. But there are many phases of sleep and, if you want to do a deep dive into how you’re faring, it’s fair to wonder how much REM sleep you should be getting each night.It can be tough to calculate exactly how long you’re in REM, but many health trackers use…

4 min readWelcome to Retail Therapy by Prevention! In this series, our editors provide thoughtful, honest reviews of what we’ve been testing lately that we want you to know about—because we refuse to keep these game-changing finds all to ourselves. Whether you’re on a mission to find something specific or simply need a little retail therapy in the form of an impulse purchase, consider this your insider’s shopping guide to everything our team thinks is worth the buy.I’m a terrible sleeper. Between work stress and life anxiety, trouble with nightmares, and living in an apartment building where my upstairs neighbor…

6 min readStruggling to fall asleep and stay asleep on a regular basis can affect your health far beyond making you feel sleepy and low energy throughout the day. While lifestyle strategies can help improve sleep, as can avoiding the habits that may be hurting your sleep, choosing smart and effective supplements may also be beneficial. And turns out, the best natural sleep aids come recommended by sleep experts and science.Why might you consider trying a natural sleep aid? “Poor or insufficient sleep can worsen depression/anxiety, lead to issues with memory, increase chances of cardiovascular disease, slow cognitive processing, and…

3 min readFrom heart health to mental health, sleep plays an important role in general well-being. Everything from the room temperature to your pillow has the potential to impact your rest. So, when I had the opportunity to upgrade my pillow and try the Saatva Down Alternative Pillow, I was so excited yet hesitant. To be honest, I didn’t expect to love it. In fact, I thought I might hate it. This is because I’ve had a years-long Goldilocks-like frustration with pillows and have never found one that was both super comfy and solved my sinus headache and neck pain…