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Did you know your brain is about 60% fat? That your hormones are made from fat? 60% of your heart’s energy comes from burning fats. Your lungs need fat to work and keep them from collapsing. Fats help you absorb certain nutrients,…
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By Rebecca Ruiz There's no one-size-fits-all approach for sleep problems, but some treatments are more reliable than others. Americans are increasingly restless sleepers, and they've taken to the…
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Insomnia—the inability to get to
sleep or to sleep soundly—can be either temporary or chronic,
lasting a few days to weeks. It affects a whopping 54 percent of
adults in the United States at one time or another, and insomnia
that lasts more than six weeks may affect from 10 to 15 percent of… Read More »
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I used to dread 3 pm, or what I dubbed the “workday witching hour,” when, for no apparent reason, my usual go-go-go pace came to a screeching halt as I tried to fight off a powerful urge to crawl under my desk for a nap.
Now I overcome my afternoon…
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It was all so very nice
when, after word came that Michael Jackson passed, the zeitgeist
chose to remember the sweeter times. The less controversial, more
moonwalking times.
If only it could have ended there.
The sordidness around Jackson’s death kicked up 1,000 notches when the LA…
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Our bedrooms should be calm, peaceful escapes from the bustle and pressure of the everyday world. All too often, though, the stresses of the day find their way into the very places where we are meant to be the most relaxed. Such intrusions contribute to insomnia, which can lead to major health difficulties. A few easy changes can remove distractions from your bedroom and help sleep come easier. Read More »
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Laying against the cool sheets I silently weep Close my eyes I whisper "God let me sleep" The pale moonlight shines on my face My shadow casts against the floorboards, I'm such a disgrace Sitting up I look at the sky "God please, I want to die" Turning I gaze into the…
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We all know the benefits of getting enough sleep are endless. Shut-eye helps our beauty, our mind, prevents diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and heart disease and generally makes us feel better. Not getting enough sleep can weaken our immune system and make us feel chronically tired. It is…
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Sure, there are the usual
culprits when it comes to lack of sleep: Too much caffeine or
booze, say, too close to bedtime. But there are stealth thieves
that may also be running off with the shut-eye you need. We've
lined up 5 of them here: Stealer: Your low-calorie
diet… Read More »
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