The Journal · 10 articles

Sleep & Recovery

Sleep, stress, mobility and habits that stick.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

Caffeine and Sleep: When Should You Have Your Last Coffee?

A sleep study found caffeine six hours before bed still cut sleep by more than an hour. Here's how to set your cut-off.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

The 30-Minute Wind-Down Routine for Better Sleep

A simple evening routine that tells your body it's time to switch off.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

How Long Does It Really Take to Form a Habit? (Not 21 Days)

A real-world study found a median of 66 days — and that missing a day didn't ruin it. Plus a 30-day habit plan.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

The If–Then Trick: The Most Underrated Tool for Sticking to Your Goals

Implementation intentions have strong research behind them. Here's how to write yours.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

Sitting All Day? Why Short Walking Breaks Matter

Research suggests brief walks during long sitting periods have measurable benefits. Here's a desk-friendly plan.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

Should You Stretch Before Exercise? What a Major Review Found

Static vs dynamic stretching, performance and injury risk — the evidence in plain English.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

Slow Breathing: A 5-Minute Tool to Calm Down

What research says about slow-paced breathing, and three simple techniques to try today.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

Mindfulness for Everyday Stress: What the Evidence Says

A meta-analysis on healthy adults found meaningful reductions in stress. Here's a beginner's 10-minute practice.

Sleep & Recovery · 4 min read

The 120-Minute Rule: Why Time in Nature Is Good for You

A study of 20,000 people found a weekly threshold for nature exposure linked to better health and wellbeing.