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Agree or disagree? Researchers say this is the most stressful time of day

Did you know that the time of day may impact how you’re feeling? It sounds crazy, but the effect is so real that it’s been shown to impact school performance in children.

Read on to find out what one team of researchers in the U.K. has learned about the most stressful time of day.

Most U.K. adults are stressed in the morning

U.K.’s Rescue Remedy, a brand of stress-relief products, conducted a small survey that revealed something interesting. On average, these 2,000 adults were most stressed around 7:23 a.m. Why? It actually varies from person to person, but many cited good reasons.

Along with this result, they also asked the same adults what makes them feel stressed in the morning (or whenever they said the problem was at its worst).

Some of the most popular answers? Number one was getting stuck in traffic.

Here are a few more reasons people feel stressed in the early morning:

Mishaps like spilled coffee.
Being late.
No parking.
Missing the bus.
Choosing an outfit.
Forgetting their wallet.
Stress at work.

Rescue Remedy’s particular brand of stress relief is designed to lend a helping hand during random inconveniences everybody runs into. Herbal pastilles, tinctures and even aromatherapy aids can help keep your spirits high even when things go sideways.

Other tips for daily stress include meditation, journaling, light therapy and even giving up social media. If you’re tired, you can do much to reinforce healthy mood patterns without leaving your home. Tap or click for a clever way to fall asleep in 2 minutes.

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9 apps everyone over 50 should download

If you are over 50, you might not be up to date on trending apps. However, the best apps can help you organize your life and give you more time for matters. Looking for more convenient tricks to make your life easier? These five tech tips will make your life run smoother than ever before.

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For the self-care mom

Mother’s Day is around the corner. Today, I’ve hand-selected some gifts for the mom who loves relaxation, meditation and treating herself — or the mom who never makes time for it!

A mulberry silk pillowcase will keep her hair shiny and skin crease-free, plus it feels great (15% off!).
These glam and fuzzy no-slip house slippers are 47% off. Dang!
Most heating pads look clinical, but this plush plug-in model is printed with daisies.
Daily meditation cards, with prompts for mantras and breathing techniques. They’re 36% off.
This ceramic essential oil diffuser doubles as cozy mood lighting, and it’s 23% off ($22.99). Add a high-quality essential oil blend like Plant Therapy’s Blissful Dreams ($13.99).

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New travel term to know: Some men are bragging about “rawdogging” flights. This means they forgo all forms of entertainment while in the air. For some, it’s a form of meditation; for others, it’s a challenge to deprive themselves of all creature comforts, including free snacks. Movies and champagne for me, please.

Hidden iPhone timer turns off music or podcasts after you fall asleep

Sleep doesn’t come as easy for some as it does for others. While the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get between seven and nine hours of shuteye a night, that’s often impossible.

You could try this military sleep hack to help you fall asleep in two minutes. Tap or click here to see a viral video that includes a tip to help you get some much-needed rest.

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Need some calm? Listen to the sounds of forests around the world

Amid all the noise in today’s culture, it is common to feel bogged down or unable to relax completely. This is why it is important to find specific ways to calm our minds.

You can try things like meditation, a quiet walk in the park or even an intense workout at the gym. Tap or click here for a list of meditation apps that can ease the stress in life.

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2 new fitness features to get in shape with your Apple Watch

With the introduction of Fitbit, a revolutionary way to track fitness habits effortlessly was introduced. It didn’t take Apple long to catch up. Apple Fitness+ paired with its devices has come a long way in forming effortless healthy habits for people worldwide. Tap or click here to enable health features on your Apple Watch.

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8 must-have Android apps you'll use again and again

Although your mobile device comes pre-loaded with several essential applications like the flashlight and calculator, there’s some you could do without. Some contain bloatware that you should delete the minute you open up your Android for the first time because they bog down your system and track your browsing behavior and bombard you with ads.

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