The Science-Backed Bedtime Rituals for Better Sleep

Plus, What’s the Difference Between Chronic and Acute Stress?

December 18, 2023

By Emily Cooper | December 18, 2023

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Bedtime rituals, contrary to the notion of successful people working non-stop, are essential routines performed before sleep to promote relaxation and readiness for rest.

These rituals, varying from simple to elaborate, can include activities like changing into pajamas, skincare routines, or more indulgent practices like taking a bath, evening walks, enjoying herbal tea, or meditating.

Consistently following these steps each night trains the brain to recognize it's time to wind down, aiding in achieving restful sleep.

This preparation is crucial for mental readiness to tackle the next day's challenges.

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Acute stress arises from immediate situations or events, causing symptoms like anxiety, difficulty focusing, aggression, insomnia, mood swings, irritability, and nightmares.

Chronic stress, on the other hand, develops from prolonged exposure to stressful situations, leading to more persistent and challenging symptoms such as anxiety disorders, irritability, depression, isolation, aches, pain, and fatigue.

Chronic stress can have serious long-term health implications, including weight fluctuations, high blood pressure, cholesterol issues, skin problems, reduced sex drive, hyperthyroidism, stomach ulcers, digestive problems, heart health issues, and an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

Gigi Hadid and Bradley Cooper are reportedly still seeing each other exclusively, though they haven't defined their relationship status yet.

Sources say their relationship is progressing well, and they're planning to spend the holidays together.

Additionally, they are considering introducing their daughters to each other soon.

Cooper, originally from Pennsylvania, has bought a house near Hadid's in New Hope, indicating a growing closeness between the two.

This development follows sightings of the couple at a local spot in New Hope, near where Hadid's mother, Yolanda, owns a horse farm.

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