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Yet another reason to dodge carbs, crankypants.
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Jaime Lannister is terrible in bed.
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Give a sheet about your bedding.
If you've been sleeping on the same mattress for more than eight years, it's time to start researching a replacement. (Fun fact: the average lifespan of a mattress is 8 to 15 years.) You'll spend a third of your life in bed, and if you're losing sleep because of a lumpy, old mattress, you can justify buying a new one … for health reasons. (Although we're pretty sure it's not tax deductible, like your HSA.) Spring for a good mattress made with natural fibers -- they keep your body temperature cool, which is crucial for good sleep. If you're up for a serious splurge, try a Hastens mattress, which is handmade from wool and cotton -- prices start at $6,500, but it's guaranteed for 25 years.
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More good news: bad sleep = bad hair.
You can also hydrate your hair while you sleep with an overnight treatment. Pantene Pro-V Overnight Miracle Repair, $5.99, is a creamy hair serum that won't transfer to your pillowcase. Clinical data shows that it can repair six months of damage in one night. Sachajuan Over Night Hair Repair, $60, strengthens hair with natural moisturizing extracts. And Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Overnight Hair Rescue, $38, fights environmental aging with Vitamin C and caviar extract.
Want to prevent wrinkles? Wear sunscreen. Want to fight the lines and spots you already have? Try retinol. Blah, blah, blah. You've heard this advice a million times before.
Which is why you'll be excited to learn that scientists have discovered a new anti-ager -- and it doesn't come in a tube. In fact, it's free, easy, and something you're doing anyway: it's sleep.
It's no secret that you look better -- younger, even -- after a good night's sleep. And the opposite is true, as well. Just think of the telltale signs of sleep deprivation written all over the face of any new mother: dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles … you know the drill.
Up until now, scientists haven't connected the dots between lack of sleep and lackluster skin. While the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has declared lack of sleep a national epidemic, contributing to health issues like obesity and heart disease, a new study out of Case Medical Center in Ohio delves into the hows and whys of sleep deprivation and its affect on your skin.
But don't let this news keep you up at night. We've got nine tips that will transform the way you sleep. And we're not talking about snooze-fest guidelines like eating better and working out more. From products that trick your skin into thinking you're getting more sleep to the midnight snack that's actually good for you, you'll be getting a better night's sleep … stat!
Which is why you'll be excited to learn that scientists have discovered a new anti-ager -- and it doesn't come in a tube. In fact, it's free, easy, and something you're doing anyway: it's sleep.
It's no secret that you look better -- younger, even -- after a good night's sleep. And the opposite is true, as well. Just think of the telltale signs of sleep deprivation written all over the face of any new mother: dark circles, puffiness, wrinkles … you know the drill.
Up until now, scientists haven't connected the dots between lack of sleep and lackluster skin. While the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has declared lack of sleep a national epidemic, contributing to health issues like obesity and heart disease, a new study out of Case Medical Center in Ohio delves into the hows and whys of sleep deprivation and its affect on your skin.
But don't let this news keep you up at night. We've got nine tips that will transform the way you sleep. And we're not talking about snooze-fest guidelines like eating better and working out more. From products that trick your skin into thinking you're getting more sleep to the midnight snack that's actually good for you, you'll be getting a better night's sleep … stat!