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Owl be damned!

New research finds that being a night owl is bad for your mental health. Going to bed by 1 a.m. can lower your risk of developing mental and behavioral conditions such as depression and anxiety, according to a study published last month in the journal Psychiatry Research.

Researchers compared the preferred sleep timing, known as chronotype, with the actual sleep behavior of nearly 74,000 UK adults.



The researchers expected that staying true to your chronotype would be very important.

But they found that no matter your sleep preference, night owls aren’t thriving after dark.

I’m a sleep expert — this daily habit may...

Going to bed after this hour can cause mental health problems

If you’re not happy with your job, it can bleed over into other areas of your life. Job dissatisfaction is stressful, particularly considering that you'll likely spend about a third of your life working. If you are grappling with feelings of unhappiness or unfulfillment with your job, you might be contemplating whether it's time to call it quits and move on.

5 Signs You Should Quit Your Job Immediately (If You Can)

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Tami Shadduck says her husband has sleep apnea and snores. She started sleeping in the spare room, and having separate beds is helpful.

My husband and I have been sleeping in separate rooms for 4 years. I've never slept better, and our intimacy hasn't suffered.

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Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

Health Digest

Speeding up the signs of aging isn't something anyone wants to do. However, you could be inadvertently doing so with this poor sleeping habit.

You'll Age Faster If You Sleep Like This

Apartment Therapy

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. When I’m not awake at night thinking about my to-do list or replaying conversations from the day, I’m delaying sleep by watching TV or scrolling through my phone — also known as revenge sleep procrastination. Using social media before bedtime can make it take longer to fall asleep, according to a 2023 survey. And yet, platforms like TikTok are where I often find tips on improving sleep, including a trick I came across recently called the “alpha bridge” sleep method.

I Tried the Viral “Alpha Bridge” Method to See If It Could Help Me Fall Asleep Faster

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In today’s professional environment, maintaining a clear boundary between personal and professional interactions is crucial. One significant aspect of this boundary is how people handle flirting in the workplace. Ignoring flirtatious behavior can help maintain a respectful and productive work environment, free from misunderstandings and potential conflicts. Understanding workplace...

Why people should ignore flirting in the workplace

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A Raleigh suburb is the safest town in North Carolina, a new report finds. Fuquay-Varina ranks No. 1 on a list of smaller cities boasting lower crime rates and a lower financial toll on residents, according to results published by Moneygeek.

The safest place to live in North Carolina? This ranks as the state’s No. 1 town

Long hours, heavy workloads, tight deadlines, job insecurity, a lack of control over your schedule and generally feeling unsupported can leave you feeling unhappy and discontented with your work environment. If gone unchecked for too long, this kind of chronic workplace stress can lead to job burnout. As a Harvard-trained...

Harvard-trained psychologist: 8 phrases successful people use to be calmer and happier at work

Do you think and speak in ways that mark you as being emotionally intelligent?. After spending more than 25 years researching and writing books about emotional intelligence, I know that you should hope the answer is yes. As I discuss in my most recent book "Optimal," being emotionally intelligent means...

If you always use these 12 phrases, you’re more emotionally intelligent than most

A "divorce doula" who helps people navigate the end of marriages says her own breakup left her physically ill after her "body went into shock." Farhana Hussain, 47, claims she suffered years of physical illness after her 15-year marriage came to an end. After TV presenter Rylan Clark, 34, recently...

‘Divorce doula’ says her own breakup made her physically sick

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UK-based psychologist Dr Audrey Tang has revealed some easy affirmations you can use when you need to keep a clear head at work.

Psychologist reveals three phrases you should say to yourself to keep a cool head when you're having a stressful day at work

Americans sure have their quirks, but what flies at home doesn’t always get a pass on the global stage. From supersized meals to the casual invasion of personal space, our everyday norms can sometimes leave the rest of the world scratching their heads. Ever wondered what American habits might not sit well abroad?

21 American Habits That Totally Bewilder the Rest of the World

Emotional intelligence, often called emotional quotient (EQ), plays a crucial role in creating a satisfying and meaningful life. Everyone possesses different levels of emotional intelligence, and fortunately, it can be nurtured over time. Developing empathy, expressing emotions, and paying attention to others are all aspects you can work on. To...

These 11 Uncommon Habits Are Signs of High Emotional Intelligence

Someone with an anxiety disorder, such as social anxiety or a phobia, may consistently avoid certain situations, places, and activities for fear of coming into contact with a perceived threat. Most people tend to avoid specific situations that cause them anxiety. For example, someone with a fear of heights may...

Understanding the anxiety-avoidance cycle

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

I don’t know about you but summer is definitely my favorite season and I am definitely a sun worshipper. Living in the Pacific Northwest, we do not see enough of it so when it is here, that is where you will find me. Everything I do I do outside when the sun is out and the weather is warm. I wonder who else feels this way. I wonder what Zodiac Signs love the Sunshine. Want to find out? Let’s do a little research.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Love Sunshine

Extroverts and Introverts. We are all one or the other. So what are the three most extroverted Zodiac Signs? First, what does it mean to be extroverted? Choosing the top 3 extroverts was not easy. After all, Aries, Leo, Gemini, and Sagittarius are all outgoing, warm, and welcoming. They are all known for their social skills and positive energy. They tend to be the center of attention and create harmony among those around them. So, which three win the total of Most extroverted?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Extroverts

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New research shows many of the white noise machines available are potentially too loud for infants' ears and could form poor sleeping habits.

What you don’t know about white noise that could hurt your child

A study of young people in Israel found that individuals with lower differentiation of self tend to be more likely to engage in phubbing behaviors. Fear of missing out might serve as a catalyst for this by triggering anxiety. Anxiety might, in turn, drive them to adopt phubbing as a coping mechanism. This research was published in Scientific Reports.

Individuals with lower differentiation of self are more likely to engage in phubbing

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Better weekend sleep leads to less exhaustion during workweek, research shows

A recent study of employees in Germany found that higher sleep quality during weekends was associated with slightly lower levels of exhaustion during the workweek. These...

Better weekend sleep leads to less exhaustion during workweek, research shows

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