The Checkup: How to Fall Asleep Tonight Without Even Trying
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• Tired toddlers around the globe may be on to something: Apparently, the trick to falling asleep is to not try at all, and instead to try and stay awake, one study shows. Why? Because trying to stay awake is in fact tiring. [Science of Us]
• Ever wonder why you’re always craving chocolate (or carbs or caffeine)? Here, a nutrition pro explains what makes you crave what you do — from mineral imbalances to out-of-whack gut flora — and how to remedy chronic cravings. [Q by Equinox]
• Raise your hand if this week’s got you stressed. Here, five stress-busting yoga moves you can do right now. [POPSUGAR Fitness]
• The weird reason your Greek yogurt addiction really isn’t so great for the environment. [Yahoo]
• Thinking of jumping on the charcoal-for-health train? Don’t. It looks like the risks (think: totally screwing with any medications you’re currently on) outweigh the benefits. [Women’s Health]
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