Michael Torres
12 articles published
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Michael Torres writes about stress management, habits that support mental well-being, and practical mindfulness routines. He focuses on evidence-informed strategies readers can apply in daily life.
Articles by Michael
Melatonin: Not a Sleeping Pill — Here's How to Use It Right
Melatonin doesn't knock you out. It tells your brain what time it is. Most people take too much, too late, for the wrong reasons. Here's the fix.
Warm Milk for Sleep: Science Behind the Traditional Remedy
Your grandmother's warm milk before bed wasn't wrong -- it just wasn't right for the reasons she thought. The real sleep science is more interesting.
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Stomach Affects Your Mood
Your gut produces 95% of your body's serotonin. That 'gut feeling' isn't a metaphor -- it's neuroscience.
Understanding Anxiety: Types, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies
Anxiety isn't one thing -- it's a family of conditions with distinct triggers. Learn the types, spot the symptoms, and find strategies that actually help.
The Science of Sleep: How Rest Transforms Your Health
Your brain literally washes itself while you sleep. Here's what neuroscience reveals about why rest is the most underrated health hack you have.
Sleep Hygiene: 15 Habits for Better Rest Tonight
Forget counting sheep. These 15 evidence-based sleep habits target the actual reasons you're staring at the ceiling -- starting tonight.
Mindfulness Meditation: A Beginner's Guide to Stress Reduction
Meditation isn't about emptying your mind. It's about noticing what's already there. Here's how to start -- no incense or flexible hamstrings required.
Gratitude Practice: The Science Behind Giving Thanks
Gratitude isn't toxic positivity in a journal. It's a neuroscience-backed practice that rewires your brain's negativity bias -- here's the evidence.
Digital Detox: Reclaiming Your Mental Health from Screens
Your phone checks you more than you check it. Here's the neuroscience of screen addiction and a realistic plan for taking your attention back.
Burnout Recovery: Recognizing the Signs and Rebuilding
Burnout isn't laziness with better PR. It's a measurable stress syndrome -- and recovering from it requires more than a long weekend.
Building Emotional Resilience: A Practical Guide
Resilience isn't about being unbreakable. It's about knowing how to bend without snapping -- and having the tools to bounce forward, not just back.
Mental Health Matters: A Practical Guide to Emotional Wellness
Your brain deserves the same care as your body. Here's the honest, practical guide to emotional wellness that actually helps.