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This Easy Bedtime Trick Could Help You Fall Asleep Faster This Easy Bedtime Trick Could Help You Fall Asleep Faster
This Easy Bedtime Trick Could Help You Fall Asleep Faster A busy brain can make bedtime feel like the worst part of the day. The technique is called cognitive shuffling, or Serial Diverse Imagining, Calm.com reported in a blog post on the sleep method. It was developed by Dr. Luc Beaudoin, a cognitive scientist, and is designed to help people fall asleep by giving the brain random, simple, emotionally neutral images to picture. The idea is not to force the mind to go blank. Instead, the method gently moves attention away from planning, worrying, and replaying the day. A bedtime method designed to mimic early sleep patterns is getting atte…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Survey Reveals Resolutions: What Americans Want Most In 2026 New Survey Reveals Resolutions: What Americans Want Most In 2026
New Survey Reveals Resolutions: What Americans Want Most In 2026 A new survey suggests many Americans are heading into 2026 with an appetite for change, even if the past year left plenty of people feeling drained. While not everyone is confident about the year ahead, respondents say they are determined to set goals that might help them reset, refocus, or rebuild momentum. Conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Talkspace, the survey of 2,000 Americans found that only a small share felt very good about 2025, with just 10 percent calling it a “great” year.  Most described it as “just okay,” while nearly one in five labeled it “bad.” Another 10 perc…

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by Joe Lombardi
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National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Daylight Saving Time Earlier End Coming: When To 'Fall Back' Daylight Saving Time Earlier End Coming: When To 'Fall Back'
Daylight Saving Time Earlier End Coming: When To 'Fall Back' Evening darkness will arrive a little sooner this fall. The annual time change is set, and there are a few things to know before the clocks move. Daylight Saving Time in the US ends Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. At 2 a.m. local time, clocks turn back to 1 a.m., which effectively adds an extra hour of sleep and shifts more light to the morning. This year’s end date is a day earlier than last year, which ended on Nov. 3, 2024. Not every place changes. Hawaii and most of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time, although the Navajo Nation does.  Since 2007, most of the country has followed a …

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by Joe Lombardi
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What Time Do Americans Fall Asleep On Average? New Study Reveals Answer What Time Do Americans Fall Asleep On Average? New Study Reveals Answer
What Time Do Americans Fall Asleep On Average? New Study Reveals Answer Most people think they know their bedtime, but this study clocks it down to the minute. What time does the average American actually fall asleep? According to a new national survey, it’s precisely 11:18 p.m. The study, conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Avocado Green Mattress, polled 2,000 adults about their nightly wind-down routines and sleep struggles.  It found that most people begin getting ready for bed around 10:15 p.m. They spend about 21 minutes brushing their teeth, flipping off lights, and setting alarms, and are under the covers by 10:36 p.m. But falling asleep tak…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Survey: Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed New Survey: Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed
New Survey: Americans' Surprising Health Priorities Revealed Forget chasing six-packs and perfect angles. More Americans are turning inward. A new survey finds that nearly eight in 10 people now prioritize how they feel over how they look, and they’re making daily changes to prove it. The poll of 2,000 adults found 77 percent said they care more about internal wellness than outward appearance.  Many are adopting small habits to support that goal, including getting better sleep, eating nourishing meals, and moving their bodies in ways that simply feel good. The shift reflects a growing interest in gut health and mind-body connection. In fa…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks As Daylight Saving Time Ends Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks As Daylight Saving Time Ends
Here's When You'll Need To Change Your Clocks As Daylight Saving Time Ends Get ready to kiss that sweet sunlight goodbye, as Daylight saving time will soon be coming to an end. For Eastern Standard Time, the big change will happen on the first Sunday of November. Specifically, EDT will be observed until 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, when we will gain an hour of sleep but push the time back on the clock by one hour. Daylight saving time, sometimes referred to as daylight saving time or Eastern Daylight Time, is the practice of advancing the clocks four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time. That's the change that happens in the spring and summer Eastern Standard …

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by Cecilia Levine