It’s the start of a new work week, but did you dread it all day yesterday with a case of the “Sunday scaries”?

That’s when you’ve got anxiety about the week ahead – it starts in the middle of the day when you realize the weekend is nearly over, builds throughout the evening, and may even keep you up at night.

But there are some ways to beat it:

First, don’t leave half-finished tasks for Monday. If you didn’t finish a project on Friday, you’ll be dreading those loose ends through the weekend – if it’s a bigger project, try to complete a task before you leave for the weekend.

Also, think positively about the things that are coming up that week – if work gives you the anxiety, think about non-work things that you can look forward to – lunch with a friend, or dinner plans during the week.

Finally, write things down. If you’re not sure why you’re uneasy, writing your thoughts down can help you figure it out.

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Have you been feeling off lately? Not getting as much rest as you feel like you need? Well, this weekend may be the best weekend to take a nap. There are a few reasons why napping is actually good for our health:

First, it can recharge your brain. Studies show that napping improves our memory, and people who take afternoon naps have better mental agility.

It can lower our risk for heart problems – one or two naps a week can lower our risk for heart attack or stroke.

And it might help get us in shape – the more sleep-deprived we are, the more likely we are to consume sugar, fatty foods, and caffeine.

Finally, napping can boost our creativity as the right side of our brain, the side that handles creative tasks, remains active while we nap.

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If you want a healthier lifestyle, you need to exercise regularly, as well as plenty of rest and recovery. Sleep is a pillar of health, and we need enough so that we’re not irritable, groggy, and are able to exercise efficiently. And regular exercise is important so that we sleep better.

But when’s the best time to exercise to promote better sleep?

Researchers found that exercise completed with at least two hours before bedtime gives the most benefits, including falling asleep easier, and having a longer deep sleep.

For those in the study who exercised with less than two hours before going to bed, their sleep schedule was negatively impacted – it took longer to fall asleep, and they slept less.

Those who didn’t exercise regularly got the biggest benefit – after an exercise session, they fell asleep the fastest. And as for the type of exercise that led to the best sleep, cycling.

The study showed that everyone should listen to their own body – if they’re a morning person, evening exercise may keep them up, and night owls may not get the sleep benefit if they exercise early in the day. The trick is to keep things consistent, no matter what time of day, for the best rest.

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You already know drinking water is important to maintain health and hydration. But if you prefer sparkling to flat water, it might be damaging your teeth!

Carbonated water is just as hydrating, but the fizzy water may not be giving you a nutrient you need. Carbonated water doesn’t have the fluoride that tap water has. So, your teeth aren’t being protected.

However, if you use a product like SodaStream, you’ll get the fluoride, but if it’s all you drink for hydration – the carbon dioxide in the bubbles lowers the pH level in your mouth, which makes your saliva more acidic, and that’s bad for your enamel too!

Another side effect of carbonated water is you can feel more bloated, which may make acid reflux worse.

Now it’s not as bad for your teeth as colas or juices are, but it shouldn’t be the primary way to hydrate – flat water is still best. And it’s a lot less expensive too!

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