New and Emerging Tech To Support Sleep The importance of sleep cannot be understated. The National Sleep Foundation recommends most adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep a night, and that children get even more. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) indicates that healthy sleep is not only associated with cognitive functioning, mood, and mental as well as physical health, but that chronic insufficient sleep is associated with an increased risk of mortality, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and cancer. The good news is that emerging sleep technologies, from sleep-en ..read more

Boosting Workplace Productivity: The Power of Mindful Snacks In a competitive business landscape, enhancing productivity is top-of-mind for almost any company. But one important component that is often overlooked is the impact of nutrition on human performance. While it is true that many factors affect productivity, the fundamental link between nutrition and performance still applies in the workplace. That’s why employees may take it upon themselves to pack healthy snacks, and employers can also help by providing mindful snacking options at work. Nutrition and Productivity in the Workplace Wha ..read more

Addressing Travel Anxiety for People With Indigestion Traveling, whether for business or pleasure, can be exciting. Seeing new sights, tasting exotic flavors, and meeting new people can be a wonderful break from the daily grind. But for those who battle indigestion, the excitement can quickly fade, and the worry of how your body will cope with the changes starts to take over. Over 40% of travelers experience digestive problems like diarrhea, which can be an upsetting experience and complicate a well-deserved getaway or an important business trip. In this guide, we will explore some ways to mai ..read more

Exploring Separate Sleeping Arrangements and Solutions for Restful Nights High-quality sleep is as important as a good diet and exercise when it comes to supporting your long-term health. Most importantly, sleep is a vital way that our bodies maintain proper brain function. In the long term, consistent sleep deprivation can cause a wide range of side effects, including anxiety, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, substance abuse, impaired brain function, and reduced longevity. There are many circumstances that can cause interrupted sleep, and one of these is disruptions from your envi ..read more

What To Know About the Low-Residue Diet Individuals that struggle with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn’s disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), ulcerative colitis, or other digestive conditions may be able to reduce or diminish symptoms by simply changing their diet. What you put into your body, and how you nourish your body matters in healthcare outcomes — especially for the individuals struggling with one or more of the conditions listed above. Changing your eating habits or eliminating certain foods from your diet entirely may help reduce the effects or symptoms of gastroi ..read more

Proton Pump Inhibitors for Treating Reflux Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disease that occurs when the stomach’s contents return back up into the esophagus. Carrying stomach acid or bile, the contents of the stomach irritate the esophagus’ lining. Symptoms of the disease include heartburn, difficulty swallowing, excessive salivation, bloating, and chest pain. Fortunately, GERD is a treatable disease with generally manageable symptoms. One common treatment for GERD is proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). What Are Proton Pump Inhibitors? PPIs are a class of medications designed ..read more

The world can feel brighter and more cheerful after getting enough rest. However, it’s a different case when sleep is continuously interrupted throughout the night. A lack of sleep can make it more challenging to think clearly and can leave you feeling irritable. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, here are some reasons why that might be. Age Age can play a significant role in sleep habits. It can have various effects on people, but some people may experience little change or interruption to their sleep, while others may lose sleep and get less restful sleep. Experts have found a few common sl ..read more

Just like portion sizing, meal prepping is another way to stay on top of what you’re putting in your body. With meal prepping, you can save money, better manage portion sizes, and eliminate trigger foods from your diet. Meal prepping entails preparing entire meals or dishes ahead of schedule. It can save time as well as help you stay on track with your diet and fitness goals. Portioning is one of the tenets of learning to eat healthy and a key to losing and maintaining weight. It’s much easier when your food containers are pre-portioned and ready to go. Benefits of Meal Prepping Meal preparati ..read more

An Overview of H2 Receptor Antagonists for Reflux Histamine type 2 receptor antagonists —  also known as H2 blockers — are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers. Up to 60% of the US population experiences pain and discomfort from acid reflux. GERD symptoms may commonly include: Heartburn; Difficulty swallowing; Regurgitation; Gas and bloating; Pain and discomfort; Intolerance of certain foods or liquids. Atypical symptoms may include: Hoarseness or laryngitis; Asthma or asthma-like symptoms; Chronic dry or irritated throat; Persistent cough; Burning in the mou ..read more

Understanding meal and portion sizes is an essential component of keeping your body healthy. Eating meals that are too large can aggravate a variety of conditions, like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). Furthermore, with the United States establishing initiatives for healthier eating in recent years, appropriate meal size and portion control have become more of a focus. Michelle Obama launched the Let’s Move initiative in 2010, a healthy eating campaign that addresses America’s growing childhood obesity problem. Given that obesity is a major issue in the U.S., it’s easy to see why portio ..read more