Iris Feldman
Sleep, stress, and healthy-aging habits
Boston, MA
Iris Feldman is a health journalist writing Health Habits' sleep, mental-wellbeing, and healthy-aging coverage. She translates sleep and behavioral science into calm, practical habits, and is careful about the line between everyday wellbeing and clinical concerns.
What Iris covers
- Evidence-based sleep habits
- Everyday stress and mood
- Focus and routine
- Healthy-aging basics
- When to seek professional care
Articles by Iris
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Are Sleep Trackers Accurate? What the Science Says
Sleep trackers are better than guessing but worse than a sleep lab. Here's what they actually measure, what they miss, and how to use them wisely.
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Evidence-Based Ways to Reduce Stress: 6 Science-Backed Techniques
Learn six science-backed stress management techniques—sleep, exercise, breathing, connection, meditation, and therapy—shown in randomized trials to lower cortisol and
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Habits That Support Healthy Aging: Evidence-Based Longevity Practices
Research-backed habits linked to healthier aging: exercise, Mediterranean diet, sleep, social connection, and stress management. Learn what actually helps you age well.
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How Much Sleep Do You Actually Need? The Science Behind Sleep Requirements
Most adults need 7–9 hours of sleep, but individual needs vary. Learn what the research says about sleep requirements by age and the real cost of chronic short sleep.
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How to Fall Asleep Faster: 6 Science-Backed Techniques That Work
Learn how to fall asleep faster using evidence-based techniques from sleep science. Align your body clock, calm a racing mind, and retrain your sleep associations in 6