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Transform your night’s rest with this easy, science-backed sleep hack. What Is the 3-2-1 Sleep Method? Eventually, your body balances things out by spending the rest of the night in lighter sleep stages. Photo:Adela Belovodjanin/Getty Images Alcohol suppresses the bodys natural production of melatonin, which creates an ongoing disruption incircadian rhythms. This keeps your brain alert, delays melatonin production and makes it harder to enter deep, restorative sleep. High cortisol activates the bodys stress response, which interferes with the slow brainwave activity needed for deep sleep....

It’s a playful take on the traditional French mani with so many variations to try. Just like the classic, deconstructed French is great for grown-out nails and helpsextend the wearof the overall manicure. It can fit any punch in of person, she says. Photo:YARA Beauty Salon NY From the most basic one to the most creative. One can rock so many different nail art trends on just the tips of the nails....

I read the ingredients list very carefully. )pina coladasnearly took out the entire Ratliff family. (The Coffee Mate team all found out when we did!) Photo:Coffee Mate With a flavor like pina colada, it had to be iced coffee, of course. (The creamer flavor hits a little stronger on the coconut notes than the pineapple ones.) Maybe I can’t score a meditation session with Amrita or a massage with Valentin....

You’ll be less inclined to put it off until tomorrow. The Zeigarnik effect is one solution that meets you in the middleby starting a task, andthenputting it off. “The concept was first discovered by psychologist Bluma Zeigarnik in the 1920s, Daher-Cusack explains. Photo:Gemenacom/Getty Images Intrigued, she conducted experiments showing that people naturally remember unfinished tasks more than completed ones. How Does the Zeigarnik Effect Help With Procrastination? You might be wondering how incomplete tasks can lead to finished ones....

But who has the time to be constantly wiping away kids' handprints or touching up scuffed corners? A soft blue likeBlue Streamis one of her recommendations. “I have used Sherwin-Williams’Gossamer Veilas a color to minimize surface blemishes.” Photo:Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/Getty Images How to avoid these blemishes? Choose mid-range colors rather than the brightest or darkest colors in the paint store." One way to snag the right colors for dirt-prone spots? Benjamin Moore...

These crispy cakes are your new favorite use for canned tuna. Who knewcanned tunacould tasteand lookthis gourmet? Because who says it’s possible for you to’t have a little summery fried fish moment all year-round? Greg DuPree This recipe was developed by Robin Bashinsky and Betty Gold. Ingredients 1can(12-oz.) Stir until combined, and form into 4 (34-in.-thick) patties. Place remaining 12 cup panko in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in panko, pressing lightly to adhere....

Youre just 15 minutes away from a vibrant protein-packed salad. Repurposing the oil from the jar is a brilliant way to get more bang for your buck. Serve the mixture over peppery arugula for a salad we predict you’ll keep on heavy rotation. Photo:Greg DuPree This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray. Place in a large bowl and add chickpeas, tomatoes, cheese, olives, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine....

Is the 5-second rule real or a myth? Is it really okay to let a dog lick your face? Meet Our Hosts Courtesy Leslie Corona Leslie is the senior home editor atReal Simple. Courtesy She was previously atGood Housekeeping,HGTV Magazine, andParents. Muzam Agha Muzam isReal Simple’s photo director.

These leftover turkey dumplings are reminiscent of your favorite take-out appetizer. The turkey gets chopped and tossed with ginger, tamari, and sesame oil. Cover the wonton wrappers with a lightly damp towel (this will keep them from drying out). Photo: Brie Passano Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Lower heat to a rolling simmer and, working in two batches, carefully lower dumplings into the water. Cook until each dumpling floats to the surface, about 2 minutes....

Finish the meal with a side of crispy potato wedges. Chopped onion ensures that the patty is flavorful but not bland or dry. Finally, the burger is topped withlime mayoandsliced avocado. Photo: Greg DuPree Once you try it alongside the seasoned potato wedges, you might never return to traditional beef burgers. This recipe was developed by Adam Dolge. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange skin side down in a single layer on prepared baking sheet....

Make an extra batch or two, because these family-friendly meatballs are at home in lots of dishes. The creamy texture of its lemony tahini dressing is a winner, adding welcome richness to the plate. Pro tip: A freezer that’s stocked with these turkey-and-rice meatballs is your friend. Photo: Caitlin Bensel This recipe was developed by Anna Theoktisto. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with oil....

Is there a recipe that shouts fall more than a chili made with turkey and pumpkin? This recipe was developed by Melissa Gray. Ingredients 2tablespoonsolive oil 1small yellow onion, chopped 1pound93% lean ground turkey 1tablespoonplus 1 tsp. Caitlin Bensel ground coriander 2 12teaspoonssmoked paprika 1 12teaspoonskosher salt 215-oz. cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 115-oz. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir beans, pumpkin, 134 cups water, and broth into turkey mixture....

This Turkish-inspired stew is proof that delicious, elegant flavors can come out of a slow cooker. Sliced bell peppers and onions melt into the stew, too. pieces 3small Italian eggplants (134 lb. Photo: Victor Protasio ), sliced into 12-in. rounds 3medium-size red bell peppers (112 lb. Add beef, eggplants, bell peppers, and onion; stir to combine. Serve stew over couscous, garnished with oregano. Chef’s Notes To freeze:Let stew cool to room temperature....