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“Sleep is like a bank account, and it takes time to build up and time to deplete,” says Alex Dimitriu, MD, founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “Chronic sleep deprivation builds up to moodiness, depression, irritability, more anxiety, less impulse control … and worse, memory.” Hearing that, it’s pretty clear sleep procrastination is a bad thing. So why do we keep doing it—and how can we stop? We talked to the experts to find out....

Spanx just dropped additions to its activewear line, and it features booty-lifting leggings, comfy yoga pants, tennis skorts (skirts with built-in shorts underneath), and lightweight jackets that are all perfect for fall. With brand new products and new colors to customer-loved favorites, these athleisure staples will take you everywhere from the yoga studio to the ball game, and the couch. If you’re going to buy one thing from this launch, it should be the Booty Boost Perfect Pocket Active Leggings....

“An over-the-toilet storage cabinet can prove to be a clutch factor in a space-challenged bathroom,” says Clara Jung, principal designer at San Francisco’s Banner Day Interiors. “It will unwittingly provide much-needed shelf space for an often unoccupied area of the room. It’s easily accessible for visiting guests without having to ask—or snoop—for supplies.” To determine the best over-the-toilet storage, we spent hours researching and considering factors like type, size, and capacity....

To help you find the best quality linen sheets, especially since most bedding companies only offer refunds or exchanges on unused sheets, we spent three months measuring, washing, drying, and sleeping on linen sheets from 30 different brands — including Brooklinen, Saatva, Parachute, and Magic Linen — to find the best ones. Based on our testing, the sheets from The Citizenry came out on top, thanks to their incredible softness....

“Just as dinner parties have moved from formal and fancy to more relaxed and uninhibited, so have trends in dinnerware,” says Forrest. “We’re seeing a growing trend towards more patterned and maximalist styles, which signifies a move toward more freedom over our own dinner tables, and more freedom to entertain however we’d like.” That said, Forrest mentions that fine china is just as popular now as it has always been—but the patterns have gotten more colorful and fun....

To find the best fall candles, we spent hours researching what to look for in wicks, wax, and burn time. We also spoke to two candle experts—Dara Weiss, CEO and co-founder of L’or de Seraphine, and Eduardo Valadez, U.S. director of marketing for Diptyque—for tips on how to pick a fall-appropriate scent. “When choosing a scent, just go with [what] you like,” says Weiss. “Notes of vanilla, amber, cedar, patchouli, and frankincense are great to make your space cozy!...

Editor-Loved Finds An easy way to practice sustainable shopping—no matter the brand or retailer—is simply to buy less by investing in pieces that will hold up over time, and that’s exactly what the designers intended for the clothing and home assortment. Seemingly small details, like the bedding’s thread count and material choice, ensure they last and get softer over time. And there are no trendy items featured. These basics and classic styles all come in timeless colors, ensuring they’re stylish now and for years to come....

The most impressive of the bunch goes to Millchic’s oversized turtleneck sweater, which I recently wore almost every day on a trip to upstate New York. The chic and cozy find features a flattering shape that’s just a bit oversized, but not frumpy. It’s simple enough to go with jeans, skirts, and even leggings. I also wore it over my favorite little black dress and cinched it with a belt....

SHAVING The Mistake: Dry Shaving We’ve all been there: Those times in the shower when you quickly run a razor over a few stray hairs on your legs or under your arms, sans shaving cream. But spending those few extra seconds lathering up is essential for preventing irritation and razor burns, says Deanne Robinson, MD, a dermatologist based in Westport, Conn. Taking a razor blade to “dry” skin (yes, even if it’s wet, it’s still considered “dry” shaving) is a recipe for excessive friction, the culprit behind unsightly redness and bumps....

To help determine the best teeth whitening strips, we consulted Diane Klein, DDS, co-owner of Dynamic Dental P.L.L.C. in Staten Island, NY, for advice on what to look for when choosing from the many teeth whitening strips and kits on the market. She recommends looking for products with the American Dental Association (ADA) seal. She also advises carefully following the instructions on how to apply the strips and how long to leave them on to reduce sensitivity and avoid irritation....

Technically air fryers are mini convection ovens, though they work in a fraction of the time it would take your conventional oven and without heating up the whole house. Whether you found your new fryer under the Christmas tree or bit the bullet and bought one to kick your healthy cooking up a notch in 2020, you’re in luck. With the turn of a dial, this trendy tool can fry up everything from bite-sized appetizers to weeknight mains in minutes—with all of the flavor and none of the guilt....