Create a sleep sanctuary Syda Productions/Shutterstock Snooze better by revamping your bedroom. Make sure it’s cool, quiet, and dark. Ban electronics (yes, even TV!) about 30 minutes before bed; the blue light emitted can cause insomnia by reducing the amount of sleep hormone melatonin your body produces. Add a few drops of lavender essential oil… Read More »
Learn which antioxidants help promote a healthy immune system and more! Seasonal changes and holiday stress may deplete your immune system, triggering unwanted symptoms like coughing, sneezing, itchiness, or fatigue. If you’re feeling under the weather, or if someone around you is sick, it may be a good time to reinforce your immune system. Keep… Read More »
To help keep your weight and blood sugar levels under control during the holidays, try incorporating these nine strategies. (iStock) If you have diabetes, managing your sugar intake is always a top priority. During the holiday season, however, when pies, cookies and indulgent recipes are everywhere you look, it can be even more challenging to keep… Read More »
We all have days when we’d rather just skip our workout and kick back on the couch. Missing one sweat session might not be a big deal, but calling it quits one day for no good reason can make it even easier to skip the next workout, which could kickstart a bad pattern. If you’re… Read More »
Stress has been linked to just about every other type of ailment from cardiovascular disease to depression. When stress can’t be avoided, which is often the case, it needs to be managed. Reducing stress is a possibility even in the most chaotic of jobs or life situations. If you have a crazy schedule, start by… Read More »
Article provided by Rachael Matthews Britain is caught up in a sleep deprivation epidemic – and it could be damaging our productivity. According to a 2018 book called The Business of Sleep, “Never before have significant percentages of working adults been so sleep deprived.” Up to 16% of UK adults get fewer than six hours… Read More »
Having a sense of what you want to do with your life can help you live longer, slash your risk of disease and improve your sex life – and it’s easy to do Everyone needs a sense of directionRudi Sebastian/plainpicture By Teal Burrell There’s a proven way to live longer, slash your risk of heart… Read More »