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Why scrolling on your phone before bed hurts your sleep more than you realize, according to experts

Why scrolling on your phone before bed hurts your sleep more than you realize, according to experts

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore “Avoid screens before bed” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem isn’t screen time − it’s the way we use social media at night? Sleep deprivation is one of the most widespread yet overlooked public health issues, especially among young adults and adolescents. Despite needing eight to 10 hours of sleep, most adolescents fall short, while nearly two-thirds of young adults regularly get less than the recommended seven to nine hours. Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling tired − it’s linked to worsened mental health, emotion regulation, memory and academic performance (Getty Images) Poor sleep isn’t just about feeling tired − it’s linked to worsened mental health, emotion regulation, memory, academic performance and even increased risk for chronic illness and early mortality. At the same time, social media is nearly universal among …

The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed

The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed

Published by skeptic

I have accomplished the unthinkable: I have learned to sleep soundly through the night without my phone at my bedside. Please, hold your applause. If it weren’t for the Dreamie alarm clock, I’m not sure that this Herculean feat would have been possible. If it feels as though I am bragging that I brushed my teeth this morning, then you are not Dreamie’s target audience. But I certainly am, and I’m not alone in feeling so attached to my phone that I’m basically a cyborg. I know that using my phone in bed interferes with my sleep, and poor sleep interferes with basically everything else about my mental and physical health. Yet before Dreamie, I went more than a decade with my phone at my bedside every single night – that’s tens of thousands of nights spent so attached to my glowing rectangle that I couldn’t imagine the horror of waking up in the middle of the night without it. I’m not totally helpless. Over the last few years, I’ve established a habit of reading …

RFK Jr. pushes “personal choice” over teen tanning bed ban

RFK Jr. pushes “personal choice” over teen tanning bed ban

Published by Sam Flores

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing renewed criticism after withdrawing a proposed federal rule that would have banned minors from using tanning beds, a move public health experts say comes amid a broader pattern of weakening regulatory safeguards in youth health policy. Kennedy halted the FDA-backed proposal that would have restricted sunlamp products to users 18 and older and required warning acknowledgments about cancer risks. In a statement cited by multiple outlets, Kennedy framed the decision around “personal choice” and parental decision-making, even as regulators continue to warn that ultraviolet exposure from tanning beds significantly increases melanoma risk, particularly for teens. The move was confirmed alongside updates from federal health communications that the FDA is continuing to review policy options, but is no longer pursuing an outright youth ban at this time. Public health advocates say the decision fits into a broader ideological approach that prioritizes skepticism of regulatory health interventions over precautionary guidance — a pattern they argue is increasingly visible across Kennedy’s health agenda. Kennedy has long promoted …

Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed: Redefining Support

Sleep Number ComfortNext Lux Smart Bed: Redefining Support

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Photograph: Julia Forbes Like any Sleep Number smart bed, the ComfortNext Lux offers 100 firmness levels, and the one you select is your “Sleep Number,” or the firmness you prefer to sleep on. I usually skew toward firmer for lumbar support and weight distribution, which has previously been in the 40 to 50 range. Then, a new recommendation popped up in the app—my firmness level was in the mid-70s, but going softer could improve my sleep score, which Sleep Number calls its “SleepIQ score” and reports in its app. I decided to lower it to a much softer firmness level of 35. The SleepIQ score summarizes your nightly sleep metrics, including heart rate variability, breathing rate, and time spent in each sleep stage. This data is compiled into a score that summarizes your sleep quality. The app’s score always skewed lower than what my Apple Watch SE would track. However, with dogs jumping in and out of bed, the sensors track that motion and take it into account, too. Despite this, my Apple Watch showed …

Anthropic Gets in Bed With SpaceX as the AI Race Turns Weird

Anthropic Gets in Bed With SpaceX as the AI Race Turns Weird

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Anthropic and Elon Musk’s SpaceX said on Wednesday that two entities have signed an agreement for Anthropic to use computing resources from xAI’s data center in Memphis, Tennessee. It’s the latest tie up in an industry that is scrambling to find enough computers to run complex AI software. SpaceX and xAI were previously separate companies, but the two merged earlier this year. The combined entity, also owned by Musk, is called SpaceXAI. Anthropic executives made the announcement on stage at the company’s annual developer conference in San Francisco. SpaceXAI also put out a blog post sharing more details about the deal, which will see Anthropic draw power from the xAI’s Colossus 1 supercomputer. The partnership comes at a pivotal time for SpaceXAI, which is seeking to go public as soon as next month. A relationship with a leading AI lab could bolster SpaceX’s credibility as it pitches investors on the potential goldmine in establishing more data centers, including in space. Notably, Space XAI said in its blog post that Anthropic has “expressed interest” in partnering …

My chronic pain was keeping me awake until I started doing this gentle mobility routine before bed

My chronic pain was keeping me awake until I started doing this gentle mobility routine before bed

Published by Jenni Sidey

I live with chronic pain and sometimes discomfort in my hips, neck and lower back can stop me from falling asleep, or the discomfort I experience from shifting position when I am asleep wakes me up. In an attempt to ease some soreness for a better night’s sleep, I began doing a short stretching and mobility routine after brushing my teeth. It was my usual post-workout stretches—frog pose, pigeon, figure-four and kneeling lunge—but rather than doing them after exercise, I did them right before bed. Article continues below You may like After a couple of days, the results were remarkable. I went to bed feeling more relaxed Releasing tension in my body meant that I went to bed feeling like I had just had a hot bath. As I was falling asleep, my muscles felt less stiff and sore and I had less nagging pain in my lower back and hips. I slept better Unsurprisingly, not waking up every time I moved meant I had a better quality of sleep. Start your week with achievable …

The Best Bed Frames, Tested in Our Own Rooms (2026)

The Best Bed Frames, Tested in Our Own Rooms (2026)

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To find the best bed frames, the WIRED Reviews team has put more than 35 to the test over the years. Our top pick is Thuma’s Classic Bed, but we know that a bed frame is a big investment that you’ll use every day, so we’ve also got options for different budgets and preferences. A bed frame can help improve the look of your room, but it’s also a crucial component of sleep hygiene and extending mattress longevity. I’ve rounded up the team’s favorites below, with prices reflecting queen-size frames where applicable. Be sure to check out our other sleep guides, including the best mattresses, best hybrid mattresses, best Japanese joinery bed frames, best bedsheets, and best sleep gifts for more. And if you don’t want to upgrade your frame just yet, check out this advice on how to fix bed frame problems. Updated May 2026: We’ve added new bed frames from Saatva, Ikea, Wayfair, and TempurPedic. We’ve also reformatted this guide, removed a few older picks, and checked for accuracy throughout. Our Top Bed …

L.A. Proposition TT voter guide: hotel bed tax increase

L.A. Proposition TT voter guide: hotel bed tax increase

Published by Sam Flores

p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Opponents include hotel and hospitality groups who argue that higher taxes would make it harder to fill rooms. Nella McOsker — who is Tim McOsker’s daughter — opposes the measure on behalf of the Central City Assn., a downtown L.A. advocacy organization of which she is president and chief executive. “At a time when you’re seeing these declines in demand and losing on tax revenue year over year to the magnitude of $20 million, it just seems like a wrong time to impose more burdens on that shrinking base,” she told The Times. L.A. could lose tourists to nearby cities like Culver City and Burbank, which had lower hotel tax rates than those proposed by Measure TT, according to an April 2025 report by the L.A. Office of Finance. Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and John Lee voted against putting Measure TT on the ballot. “You can’t ask people to pay more when you haven’t even done the work” to rein in excessive spending, Rodriguez said at the Feb. 10 meeting. By the time the …

How Long Before Bed Should You Take Melatonin​?

How Long Before Bed Should You Take Melatonin​?

Published by Jenni Sidey

Caffeine may be the drug of choice we rely on to fuel our days, but melatonin is the fix many lean on to power down at night. According to a JAMA Network scientific article, melatonin supplement use has increased a whopping 400% in the past 20 years, and not only are more people taking melatonin, but they’re taking stronger doses. While melatonin is typically talked about in the context of a supplement, it’s something our body naturally makes. “Melatonin is a hormone in the brain that sets your circadian clock. It’s a clock adjuster,” says Paul Muchowski, PhD, a neuroscientist, sleep expert, and founder of Defined Sleep. For the millions of Americans who struggle with sleep, melatonin is as much a part of their bedtime routine as teeth brushing and alarm clock setting. But if you want your melatonin to work its magic, it’s important to know what sleep issues it can actually help with, what it can’t help with, and how long before bed to take it. How melatonin works Even though melatonin supplements …

Zayn Malik ‘asks for help from top cardiologist’ after emotional message from his hospital bed

Zayn Malik ‘asks for help from top cardiologist’ after emotional message from his hospital bed

Published by Sam Flores

Zayn Malik is thought to be seeking treatment from a top cardiologist after being rushed to hospital with a mystery illness. The former One Direction star, 33, revealed he was in hospital last week for an undisclosed health issue and pulled out of a series of events promoting his new album KONNAKOL. He shared a “heartbroken” message with fans at the time, alongside a photo of him in hospital. Now, sources have claimed Malik is looking to get treatment from the “number one cardiologist in the world”. The Dusk Till Dawn singer has also reportedly had to cancel an appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon this week as he continues to recover. “He’s still working through his health issues,” the source told People. Malik was taken to hospital last week (Instagram) The insider went on: “He was supposed to appear on Fallon but isn’t able to due to doctor’s recommendations.” The Standard has contacted Malik’s representative for comment. The reports come days after he shared a photo of himself lying in bed in …