Should You Use Blue Light Glasses?

Although this lens technology has been around since the 1960s, blue light-filtering glasses have only been widely available since the early 2000s. Originally invented to protect the eyes of Apollo astronauts, blue light glasses block short-wavelength, high-energy light rays that basic UV protection does not. These specialty lenses are currently offered in both plain and… Continue reading Should You Use Blue Light Glasses?

Heart Health and Insomnia

Sleep disruption is often life disrupting. Any disturbance to a good night’s sleep affects both mental and physical well-being. New research reveals just how seriously chronic sleep disruption in the form of insomnia can be, and the potentially deadly impact it can have on cardiovascular health.      The review of existing data—called a meta-analysis—was… Continue reading Heart Health and Insomnia

Breathe Better with Nose Breathing

Breathing is the most basic of human body functions. It’s also essential to every other process in the body. Unfortunately, because it’s automatic, we don’t usually consider if we are breathing as efficiently as we should. Turns out that many of us are not.     There are two avenues for taking in air: your… Continue reading Breathe Better with Nose Breathing

Managing Insomnia

What most people consider insomnia is usually just an occasional problem. Clinical insomnia is an ongoing, debilitating condition that often requires medical intervention. At the very least, it would require the attention of a medical expert and a professional diagnosis.     Most of us, however, experience less severe occasional bouts of sleeplessness. Just the… Continue reading Managing Insomnia