Stress is not your friend. It affects your health and quality of life in more ways than one. Women are especially at risk. This is what you need to know. Social Roles, Stress, and Health Exhaustion and irritability may increase your risk of atrial fibrillation. Diagnosis Life summary:Who doesn’t feel exhausted every now and then?...
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Optimism is Good for Your Health
How you look at the world affects your physical and emotional health. It’s not always easy but here’s why you may want to turn more lemons into lemonade. Take a Look at the Bright Side Optimism may decrease your risk for heart disease. Diagnosis Life summary:Stress and heart disease go hand in hand. Now researchers...
Simple Sleep Habits You’ll Want to Try
Who doesn’t want to sleep like a baby? They fall asleep whenever they want, no tossing and turning. They sleep deeply and peacefully. You can have better sleep too, if you incorporate some simple sleep habits into your routine. How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep Mindfulness meditation improves sleep quality. Diagnosis Life summary:Are you...
Why Napping Is Good for Everyone
Not everyone gets enough sleep, i.e, at least 7 hours a night for adults. That makes napping a great option — if you do it right. After all, sleeping too much has health consequences too. Here is how to balance out your zzzz’s. A Cat Nap Can Go a Long Way Long naps could increase...
How Daylight Saving Time Affects Your Health
Spring forward, fall back. Daylight saving time (DST) literally increases the number of daylight hours but it also disrupts your sleep and circadian rhythms. The price you pay could be your health. Arizona and Alaska do not use DST, nor do many U.S. territories, including American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and...
How Sleep Deprivation in Teens Affects Their Quality of Life
If you have a teenager like I do, you know how hard it is to get them out the door to school in the morning. Sleep deprivation in teens is no joke and daylight saving time complicates things even more. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 in 7 teens is...
How to Live with Osteoarthritis and Joint Pain
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 32 million Americans live with osteoarthritis. Don’t let the pain get you down. There are a number of things you can do to decrease your symptoms and live your best life. Coping with Everyday Joint Pain Certain supplements may have short-term benefits for...
How to Sleep Better Every Night
Sleep is key to living healthy and maximizing your potential. It is rejuvenating. It impacts your well-being in more ways than one. Learn how to sleep better without medications and make the most of every day. The Do’s of Good Sleep The Don’ts of Good Sleep Good sleep doesn’t come in the form of a pill but it does come...