Belly Fat and Brain Health: How They’re Connected
Without question, one of the most common New Year’s resolutions made annually is weight loss. Many of us begin the year focused on our health and well-being. We are enthusiastic about the possibility of change and fully committed to creating new habits for a new season. We capitalize on that momentum, filling our refrigerators with […]
Are you genetically wired for a daily nap?
By: Patrick K. Porter, Ph.D. Are you one of those people who loves to crawl under a blanket in the middle of the day for a quick refresher? I’m not. In fact, I have difficulty napping during the day. My daughter, on the other hand, loves to nap. Give her 20 minutes and nothing else […]
New Study Uncovers Link Between Sleep Deprivation and Loneliness
Are you frequently cranky and emotional or just feel off kilter? Do you feel lonely and isolated from your friends and family? The answer may not be what you think. Many people suffer from a lack of good, quality sleep, and according to new research out of UC Berkley, lack of sleep makes you feel […]
Survey shows teens are more stressed than the average adult. Here’s what you can do about it…
Rates of anxiety and depression in high school kids have been on the rise every year since 2012. In an annual survey published by the American Psychological Association teens reported their stress level was 5.8 on a10-point scale compared with 5.1 for adults. Teens also say their school-year stress levels are far higher than they think is […]
National poll on healthy aging finds 1 in 12 people, 65 and older, take prescription sleep medications
Falling asleep is a frequent concern for nearly half of Americans over the age of 65, and more than a third have resorted to some sort of medication to help them doze off at night, according to a report published this week by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation. Trouble Falling […]
The 7 Reasons Nobody Is Sleeping + The Guided Sleep Meditation That Can Help
The guided sleep meditations by BrainTap increase your quality of sleep, helping you get deep, restorative, and restful sleep. By: Patrick, K. Porter, PhD. One-third of Americans are not sleeping well. How is your sleep quality? Over the years I’ve had countless clients complain that a lack of deep, peaceful sleep was ruining their lives. […]
