For many, making the bed is the first step of the morning routine. Straightening the sheets and fluffing pillows can feel like a satisfying way to start the day. However, Dr Myroslav Figura, an ...

While the tiny morning ritual of making your bed has been proven to boost mood, safeguard mental health, and lower stress levels, that doesn't necessarily mean that everyone who chooses not to is ...

A common morning ritual, making your bed, might be harming your respiratory health. Research suggests tightly made beds trap moisture, creating an ideal environment for dust mites, a common allergen.

Anesthesiologist Dr. Myroslav Figura suggests leaving your bed unmade for a period after waking. This allows trapped moisture from sweat and body heat to evaporate, reducing the proliferation of dust ...

In a former (albeit short-lived) life, I worked retail, and opening up shop was the sought-after shift. There was something ...

I tapped author Gretchen Rubin for some help.

It took me a long time to realize that feeling constantly worn out didn't mean something was wrong with me; it meant my ...