Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. On the flip side, studies link sleep problems, especially at younger ages, to serious health [...]
Category: Sleep
World’s most romantic flower combats insomnia, pain, and much more!
In anticipation of Valentine’s Day this Friday, let’s talk about the iconic flower commonly sent by the dozen. For millennia, this flower has inspired writers, artists, musicians, and political [...]
Get better sleep (and live longer) by exercising less!
Getting a good night’s sleep is a critical component of good health. Especially as you get older. In fact, numerous studies link optimal sleep to a lower risk of developing any number of chronic [...]
The 7 major benefits of working from home
According to a recent Gallup poll, 43 percent of Americans now work “remotely” (from home) at least once a week. And this option is especially attractive for older, working adults who aren’t [...]
9 REAL causes of high blood pressure doctors don’t reveal
According to America’s “Great Salt Myth,” high salt intake causes high blood pressure (hypertension). And the most common methods conventional doctors recommend for lowering your blood pressure [...]
Eye-opening dangers linked to this commonly used device
Much of the nation mourned the passing of John McCain, who had consulted with me about healthcare reform when he first ran for President during 1999 to 2000. Many experts are raising the [...]
This lazy weekend habit may add years to your life
When I was a kid, sleeping late on weekends wasn’t “a thing” in my house. But when we got together for holidays at the old family farmhouse in Pennsylvania, my Uncle Remo (one of Dad’s younger [...]
5 sure-fire tips to improve sleep
Research increasingly shows that sleep is a critical component of good health. And a variety of studies link lack of shuteye to obesity, heart disease and Type II diabetes. So today, I thought [...]
Natural, pill-free sleep treatment reduces insomnia and anxiety
Last month, I reported on a new study showing the lack of effectiveness of the original CPAP machines for sleep apnea in preventing stroke, heart attack, and death. In my view, the best test of [...]
CPAP for sleep might be a waste of time
More than 25 million people in the U.S. have sleep apnea, a condition that causes breathing lapses during sleep, often many times a night. To deal with the problem, a whole new quasi-medical [...]