Secrets to Better Sleep

Because we assume that it happens automatically, we tend to tolerate poor sleep. That’s a huge mistake because high-quality sleep may be the golden key that unlocks whole-life health. The opposite is also true: disrupted and poor-quality sleep contribute to a host of serious chronic diseases, according to the National Institutes of Health and supported… Continue reading Secrets to Better Sleep

The Eye-Health Guide to Sunglasses

Basking in the sun is one of the great joys of summer. However, indulge your inner sun worshipper without wearing sunglasses and you may wind up regretting it. Just like your skin, your eyes are extremely sensitive to the sun’s UV rays. In fact, overexposure to UV light can lead to a range of eye… Continue reading The Eye-Health Guide to Sunglasses

The DASH Eating Plan

The DASH diet is a well-thought-out nutritional approach to combatting hypertension. The diet provides other health benefits as well. An abbreviation of Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, the DASH diet was created by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) specifically to aid individuals with dangerously high blood pressure.     The development of the DASH… Continue reading The DASH Eating Plan

Natural Ways to Manage Hypertension

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 47 percent of adults in the U.S. suffer from hypertension—more commonly known as high blood pressure—which is defined as readings of more than 130 over 80 (systolic over diastolic).      Although hypertension can be easy to ignore, it can also be a silent killer,… Continue reading Natural Ways to Manage Hypertension

Combatting Imposter Syndrome

“Fake it ‘till you make it,” is a trite and common saying in modern American culture, but that notion is the source of a great deal of anxiety, angst, and even depression. According to research published in 2020, in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, 82 percent of adults report struggling with Imposter Syndrome (called… Continue reading Combatting Imposter Syndrome

5 Simple Stretches for Lifelong Flexibility

Unlike other exercises, stretching is simple and easy, and can even be energizing. More importantly, a regular routine of full-body stretching helps ensure you maintain good balance as you age and can reinforce healthy musculoskeletal practices like proper posture when sitting and standing, and surefooted walking over uneven terrain.      Make stretching a regular… Continue reading 5 Simple Stretches for Lifelong Flexibility

Vitamin D and Diabetes

An ongoing and growing body of research is increasingly linking vitamin D deficiency with diabetes factors. The evidence suggests that supplementation may play a part in preventing onset of Type 2 diabetes.     Several studies completed over the last 10 years have indicated that a lack of vitamin D can lead to the insulin… Continue reading Vitamin D and Diabetes

More Alarming Evidence About Junk Food

It’s no mystery at this point that a diet dominated by processed food is linked to higher incidence of many diseases. A UK study has now added to that body of knowledge and reinforced previous research conclusions. The study looked at consumption of what is known as ultra-processed food—consumer products that a home cook could… Continue reading More Alarming Evidence About Junk Food

The MIND Diet and Cognitive Health

The Mediterranean and DASH diets have been linked to brain-health benefits, so it only made for sense for researchers from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and the Harvard Chan School of Public in Boston to combine the best of both plans in one, refined diet focused on cognitive improvements and long-term brain health. Created… Continue reading The MIND Diet and Cognitive Health

Step Count Versus Intensity

Fitness recommendations from a variety of sources have long coupled advice for total number of daily steps walked, with the need to achieve that goal “briskly”—at a pace of high intensity. Various definitions have been offered for what qualifies as intensity in exercise, but the notion itself may be flawed given new research. At least… Continue reading Step Count Versus Intensity