Did you know that lack of sleep is a major health crisis? In fact, many people have sleep disorders without even realizing it. Just within the United States alone, 70 million people experience chronic sleep problems. While these are common issues, they don’t get as much attention as they deserve, which has led organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to increase their efforts to educate people about them. Let’s take a look at some common sleep disorders and how they affect people. What is a Sleep Disorder? As you might assume, a sleep disorder is a classification of ..read more

We are all often looking for life hacks that will help us to get more out of our days. For many people, a good day begins with a healthy morning routine. Getting the right start in the morning is very important for setting a standard for the day. What does a healthy morning routine consist of? Let’s take a look at some of the key characteristics. Breakfast We get it, you may be very busy. Breakfast is often one of the easiest meals to skip. Grabbing a cup of coffee instead of an actual meal can be a time saver. However, having a healthy breakfast should absolutely be a part of your morning rou ..read more

We are all often looking for life hacks that will help us to get more out of our days. For many people, a good day begins with a healthy morning routine. Getting the right start in the morning is very important for setting a standard for the day. What does a healthy morning routine consist of? Let’s take a look at some of the key characteristics. Breakfast We get it, you may be very busy. Breakfast is often one of the easiest meals to skip. Grabbing a cup of coffee instead of an actual meal can be a time saver. However, having a healthy breakfast should absolutely be a part of your morning rou ..read more

Insomnia is a surprisingly common situations faced by many people. In fact, it is estimated that 30-35% of the population experiences brief incidents of insomnia while up to 20% have short-term problems that last less than three months. Meanwhile, 10% of the population can be seen as experiencing chronic insomnia where bouts occur at least thrice weekly for more than three months. Insomnia can be a major problem, causing daytime fatigue and sleepiness that puts people at greater risk of accidents while driving or at work. It is also shown to cause poor concentration, low motivation, irritabili ..read more

Mindfulness has been an integral part of various religious and spiritual practices for centuries. The earliest practices of Hinduism, a religion whose traditions include mindfulness, began more than 4,000 years ago. With mindfulness having been practiced for so long, which is it only recently becoming so popular in Western society? More research is surfacing about the mental and physical health benefits of practicing mindfulness in your everyday life. Some benefits include being less likely to be worried about the future or feel regrets about the past, less stress, lower blood pressure, improv ..read more

Seasonal Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than just the winter blues. The winter blues happen when you feel down for a bit and like being alone for some time. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder that is triggered by a change in season. While it may be just be for a season, it can affect every aspect of your life. It interferes with your daily routine and can make you feel depressed even through holidays and other life events. It is documented that Seasonal Depression occurs at the same time every year. Some can experience it in late winter, while for some it b ..read more

With the world concerned about the continued fight against the COVID-19 virus, it is more important than ever to engage in research related best practices in prevention and treatment. World-renowned researcher, Dr. Paul Marik, recently published results of a study that shows that melatonin and vitamin D are both effective in prevention and a part of treatment of COVID-19. Dr. Marik serves on the medical faculty and Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He also co-founded the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance, which focuses on identifying res ..read more

Seasonal Depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is more than just the winter blues. The winter blues happen when you feel down for a bit and like being alone for some time. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a mood disorder that is triggered by a change in season. While it may be just be for a season, it can affect every aspect of your life. It interferes with your daily routine and can make you feel depressed even through holidays and other life events. It is documented that Seasonal Depression occurs at the same time every year. Some can experience it in late winter, while for some it b ..read more

Bright light therapy can help get your pre-quarantine body back! As the pandemic dies down, you may be putting on your first pair of non-stretchy pants in almost a year. If your favorite jeans no longer fit, you’re not alone. In a study of more than 19,000 people globally, more than 35% of participants gained weight. 71% of those people gained more than 5 pounds.  Being able to lose your “quarantine 15” may be harder than it used to be. Many of us have become accustomed to sedentary life styles and being indoors. When we’re indoors all day, we miss the biological cues of the sun that ..read more

How to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Quarantined Keep from feeling like a prisoner as Covid-19 spreads the globe Did you know, the term stir-crazy originated in London in the 19th century? Stir is what criminals often called the notorious Newgate Prison in London, so going stir-crazy is essentially feeling like you ..read more