Sleep Better – 25 Proven Tips That Work
It’s 10 p.m. You’re in bed. It’s getting late, but you’re not sure you’re ready for sleep. Your mind goes over the events of the day and stress creeps in when you think of all the things you haven’t done yet. You take a deep breath, close your eyes and try to relax. It’s 12:30 […]
Sleep Learning? Another Good Reason to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
We know about the brain benefits of a good night’s sleep. Sleeping not only recharges us physically but also helps reduce brain fog, improve clarity, and improve memory and recall. Now, science is discovering that it may be possible for us to learn while we sleep. In the past it was believed that we needed […]
Sleep is Vital for Kids’ Health – What You Need to Know
We all know sleep is crucial to our physical and mental health. As adults we rarely get the good, quality sleep that most experts say we need. What about our kids? If we’re not sleeping well and setting a good example, chances are our kids aren’t getting the sleep they need either–and this lack of […]
Causes of Brain Fog: What Causes Brain Fog in Your Head?
Brain fog is something we’ve all experienced at one point or another. Why does my head feel foggy? Occasionally, people may mistake a feeling of pressure in their head if their head feels light. That feeling of being foggy headed, a groggy, listless feeling usually results in: Poor memory and recall Inability to think clearly or […]
How Long Should I Nap? Five Tips to Effective Napping
Taking a nap midday is still common in many Mediterranean and European countries. As children we frequently napped, whether we wanted to or not. As adults in the United States, we’d love to take a midday break, but rarely take the time for this important practice. With busy lives and schedules, super stress, and our […]
Spring Clean Your Brain
Spring is a time of renewal and cleansing. We watch new buds form. We spruce up our gardens and flowerbeds. We clean our homes to make things fresh and new. Drawing inspiration from experts like Marie Kondo, spring encourages us to simplify. We find ourselves with excess clutter and have the urge to streamline our […]
Stress Awareness Day
Stress Awareness Day is traditionally observed on April 16th, the day after tax day. Tax day has been postponed this year until July, but being aware of stress and how it is affecting us–especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic–is especially important. Our world is operating in a state of chronic super stress and […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
Personally, I love Christmas. For me and my family it really is the most wonderful time of the year. I love the hustle and bustle of shopping and baking and decorating, seeing family and friends, the bright lights, and Christmas songs on the radio. But for many people, the holidays and the stress that ensues […]
Coping With Grief This Holiday Season
October has passed and the festive Halloween decorations have been stowed away until next year. The Thanksgiving turkey and cranberry sauce has been enjoyed and the house is quiet once again. For many, the turn of the seasons from October to December is filled with sadness as they contemplate spending the holidays without the ones […]
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 […]
