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Illustration of evening-light dimming in a home, using warm, low-level lamps and reduced blue light to cue melatonin release and circadian wind-down

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The evening-light dimming that improves melatonin release: how darkness cues the brain to wind down

Discover how evening light dimming boosts melatonin, aligns your circadian rhythm, and improves sleep, with practical tips on timing and home lighting.

Illustration of a person journaling by lamplight in the evening to offload worries and quiet the mind before sleep

Psychology

November 22, 2025

The journaling wind-down that quiets the mind: how reflective writing reduces mental clutter

Discover the journaling wind-down: a simple nightly routine using reflective writing, prompts and planning to offload worries, calm your mind and sleep better.

Illustration of lavender scent cue relaxing the nervous system and signalling the brain to slow down

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The lavender-scent cue that relaxes the nervous system: how calming aromas signal the brain to slow down

Discover how lavender’s terpenes cue the brain to slow down via the olfactory-limbic pathway, easing stress and improving sleep with safe, practical tips.

Illustration of the earlier-dinner switch that improves sleep comfort by aligning digestion timing with nighttime rest

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The earlier-dinner switch that improves sleep comfort: how digestion timing affects nighttime rest

Discover how eating dinner earlier eases digestion, reduces reflux and stabilises sleep. Practical tips, circadian science and timing guides for better nights.

Illustration of a steady-bedtime routine that stabilises mood by reinforcing hormonal balance

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The steady-bedtime routine that stabilises mood: how consistency reinforces hormonal balance

Discover how a consistent bedtime routine aligns circadian rhythms, balances melatonin and cortisol, and steadies mood—with practical, evidence-led tips.

Illustration of spacing fluid intake across the day, with an evening taper, to reduce nighttime awakenings and improve sleep

Health & Sleep

November 22, 2025

The hydration-timing method that improves sleep: how spacing fluids reduces nighttime awakenings

Discover the hydration‑timing method: space fluids earlier, taper at night, and cut awakenings. Tips on caffeine, alcohol, and schedules for better sleep.

Illustration of morning sunlight exposure within an hour of waking to anchor the internal clock and improve sleep

Health & Sleep

November 21, 2025

The sunlight-morning habit that improves sleep cycles: how light exposure anchors your internal clock

Discover how morning sunlight resets your body clock, boosts alertness, and improves sleep. Practical UK-friendly tips on timing, duration, and light therapy.

Illustration of a person performing gentle pre-bed stretching with slow breathing in a dimly lit bedroom

Health & Sleep

November 21, 2025

The pre-bed stretching routine that relaxes muscles: how gentle mobility reduces nighttime tension

Discover a calming pre-bed stretching routine: gentle mobility, breathing and simple moves to ease muscle tension, activate rest-and-digest and improve sleep.

Illustration of a steaming glass of warm milk on a bedside table at night, ready for a pre-sleep sip

Health & Sleep

November 21, 2025

The warm-milk sip that prepares you for rest: how natural amino acids promote relaxation

Discover how a warm glass of milk and its natural amino acids—tryptophan, glycine, GABA, taurine—combine with ritual and timing to promote calm, deeper sleep.

Illustration of a person writing a day-end brain dump before sleep, externalising thoughts in a bedside notebook to quiet mental noise

Health & Sleep

November 21, 2025

The day-end brain dump that improves sleep: how externalising thoughts quiets mental noise

Discover how a day-end brain dump—externalising tasks and worries—quiets mental noise, cuts sleep latency, and sets priorities for tomorrow for deeper rest.

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