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Everyone has their own nighttime rituals, but have you ever thought of trying an aromatherapy spray on your pillows and sheets? One TODAY writer swears by a lavender and chamomile spray for pillows and sheets. “After using the lavender mist every night for about a month now, I’m fully addicted,” Taylor Davies wrote.
To “activate” the aromatherapy, try to take a couple of deep breaths through your nose to really appreciate the scent. The sprays help to set a relaxing and mellow tone for your evening routine. Check out some options and give it a try! |
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Even when we know people’s names, why do we go for days without using them? By using someone’s name, you help them feel seen and acknowledged — and that’s an act of kindness. According to kindness.org’s research in collaboration with the University of Oxford, doing a kind act increases happiness, well-being, trust and compassion. And it can have the same powerful effect on those who receive the act. Try it, and put a smile on both your faces. |
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Eating out of sync with your circadian rhythm can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and being overweight. But by aligning your food with your circadian rhythm, you can help maximize weight loss, energy and overall health.
So how do you do it? Eat during the day, and fast during the night. An easy way to do this is to make breakfast and lunch your biggest meals of the day, and dinner the smallest. Ideally you should get about 75 percent of your nutrition before 3 p.m. |
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New 'skin-like' sensors allow NICU babies to cuddle, bond with parents more easily |
The new technology eliminates the traditional wires and electrodes, protecting baby's skin and allowing better access for nurses and family. |
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This is what Maria Shriver does every day to tune out the noise and find happiness |
How does one stay in the know, without getting lost in the noise? |
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These $13 curtains make me feel like I'm sleeping in a cave |
Finally, you can sleep like a baby. |
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The happiest, healthiest states in the US are... |
It's the seventh time this beautiful state has topped Gallup's well-being list since the rankings began in 2008. |
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