Dear Reader, There’s an old saying that you’re only as old as you think you are. But according to a fascinating, new study, it might also be accurate to say: You’re only as old as how well you [...]
Tag: Sleep
The key to restoring your sleep and lowering your stress—in just six weeks!
Dear Reader, For many of us, the stress of living through the coronavirus pandemic and its ongoing impacts on our economy and society continues to wreak havoc on our sleep habits. And that’s [...]
Feeling sleepy after a long day of work? Try THIS for quality shuteye
Did you know that what you do for a living strongly affects your sleep? In fact, in some professions, up to 58 percent of people report NOT getting enough sleep. At least, that’s what an [...]
Blame THIS (not turkey) for your after-dinner snooze on Thanksgiving
On Thanksgiving, most Americans will sit down with family and friends to enjoy a big turkey feast with all the trimmings. But are you familiar with HOW turkey became a mainstay at Thanksgiving [...]
THIS “traumatic” event increases your insomnia risk by 50 percent
If you’re like a lot of folks, you may find yourself struggling with sleep as you get older. Of course, nowadays, it’s plausible to blame increasingly poor sleep on the ongoing pandemic [...]
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 [...]
Science proves the healing power of positive emotions
Being touched by the beauty of nature, music, or art is certainly good for the soul. But new research shows these kinds of spiritual experiences are good for your physical health too. Previous [...]
A long winter’s nap may be just what your brain needs
Scientists are increasingly finding that sleep is a critical component of good health. Lack of shuteye has been linked to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes in a variety of studies. And now new [...]