New Year's resolutions season may be over, but that doesn't mean you can't have a fresh start. The start of a new week is the perfect opportunity to resolve to make a few changes to your lifestyle to be healthier and happier. Here are 10 healthy choices you should make this week. Source: Thinkstock Read more

The long nights and short days of Winter can really throw off a gal's sleep schedule. Waking up before the sunrise can prove to be an impossible task when snuggled up in a warm bed, and a jarring, noisy alarm can make it even harder to start your day. Thankfully, these apps for your iPhone can help you fall asleep faster and wake up without annoying sound effects. Read more

Difficulty sleeping can make the night long and the following day feel even longer. Ads for prescription sleeping pills run frequently on late-night TV, bu adopting healthy sleep habits can be as effective as medication, with no side effects. Here are reasons you may be suffering from insomnia. Read more

It's the same routine: slip into your pajamas, brush your teeth, and get ready for bed. But are you missing some crucial healthy to-dos that will help you get a jump-start on the next day? Before you go to bed tonight, make sure you add these to your list to make your bedtime the healthiest it can be! Read more

Sleeping soundly for at least eight hours a night is heavenly — in fact, getting a good night's rest is one of the best things you can do for yourself healthwise. Unfortunately with our hectic lifestyles, many factors can disrupt sleepy time. Since both quality and quantity are important, here are some simple tips to help you improve your zzz's once and for all! Read more

If you're having trouble settling down before bed, give this gentle yoga sequence a whirl. These poses are designed to bring your senses inward and to stretch the areas that are most prone to tension, so your mind and body will feel relaxed and ready for sweet slumber. Brush your teeth, wash your face, slip into your jammies, and start stretching. Source: Thinkstock Read more

For those of you who don't wake up naturally, an alarm clock might be one of the only ways to force yourself out of bed. There are so many different types of sleepers, and I've found four different kinds of alarm clocks to suit each one. Figuring out a good way to wake yourself up is key to having a restful sleep. Read on to find out which clock will best fit the way you wake up. Read more

The early bird catches the worm, but he also wakes mama up way too soon! Once tots have graduated out of their cribs, negotiating with them to stay in bed until a reasonable hour can seem as difficult as the Middle East peace talks. When begging and pleading aren't working, turn to some fun clocks designed to teach them a proper waking hour. These seven clocks will get the job done, and give mom Read more

We all know that losing weight is a simple formula: consume fewer calories than you burn to create a caloric deficit. Since the simplest directives are often the hardest to follow, we have found some ways to spice up the dieting equation. Check out these slightly unexpected ways to decrease your caloric intake or increase your burn rate. If losing weight is a goal of yours for the upcoming year, Read more

Having trouble sleeping lately? If you're exercising regularly, not stressed, and your bedroom is cozy and comfortable, then it may be what you're eating that's preventing you from a restful night of zzz's. If falling asleep and staying asleep is an issue for you, ditch these five foods from your diet. Read more