Sleep
Why You Absolutely, Positively Need 7 Hours of Sleep
Prepare to cringe: For this study I’m about to tell you about, 164 men and women had a live common cold virus sprayed directly up their […]
5 Ways to Be Healthier Today That Require Zero Effort
We live in a world where people wear Snuggies, spend a good chunk of their lives watching How I Met Your Mother on Netflix and […]
The Checkup: The Weird and Scary Way Your Sleep Habits Are Affecting Your Social Life
• You know that if you don’t get enough sleep, you hurt your productivity, your mood, your motivation, and your health. But what you might […]
The Checkup: How to Tell if You’re Losing Weight Without Ever Looking at a Scale
• If you’re trying to lose weight, the scale can be pretty frustrating because the truth is, your numerical weight can fluctuate for many reasons […]
News to Tell Your Boss: A Midday Nap Might Make You Work Harder
If you’re thinking a nap is in order right about now, you might be right — and you shouldn’t be scared to tell your boss […]
The Checkup: How to Actually Stick to Your Workout Routine
• How to actually make it to the gym four times this week like you said you would? Change the way you think about it. […]
This Is Exactly How Much Pennsylvanians Are Sleeping, According to New Research
Sleep is essential, obviously, but seems to fall down the list of priorities when we have so many waking obligations. In the fast-paced world and […]
To Wear Pajamas or Not to Wear Pajamas on Hot Summer Nights?
A few weeks ago, we clued you guys in to a slew of genius tricks to survive ridiculously hot summer nights without air conditioning, and […]
Is It Better to Sleep In Or Work Out? (The Answer Will Surprise You)
You probably know that here at Be Well Philly we’re big fans of hopping out of bed for that early-morning workout. And why wouldn’t we be? […]
The Checkup: This Alarm Clock Makes Waking Up the Greatest Thing Ever — Seriously!
• It’s hard to believe that an alarm clock could take the title of Greatest Invention Ever, but this one so does: It wakes you […]
Sleep Better: Yoga Moves That Prime You for a Good Night’s Sleep
Most of us are connected to our computers, smartphones, and televisions right up until the moment we close our eyes. This habit is proven to interrupt […]
The Checkup: How to Fall Asleep in Under 60 Seconds — For Real!
• A study by the American Psychological Association found that 50 percent of millennials report being kept up all night due to stress at least […]
The Checkup: 11 Metabolism-Boosting Spring Fruits and Veggies to Buy Now
• If you’re going to the farmers’ market this weekend, you’re going to want to scoop up a few of these: 11 spring fruits and […]
The Checkup: This Is How Long Food Really Lasts in the Fridge
• If you often find yourself throwing food away because you have no idea if it’s still good, check out this handy-dandy guide that outlines how long […]
Why You Shouldn’t Sleep On Your Stomach Ever Again
Warning: If you’re a stomach sleeper (same here), you are not going to like this news. According to the National Sleep Foundation, sleeping on your […]