You probably notice that I talk about sleep frequently. That’s because making sure you get enough quality shuteye each night is one of the most critical things you can do for your health. [...]
Category: Sleep
“Pillow problem” skyrockets sugar intake up to 4.5 pounds?!
If yesterday’s conversation taught us anything, it’s that bad habits affect kids just as much as they do adults. Poor dietary choices is no exception. But neither is poor sleep hygiene. Mix the [...]
The “perfect” bedtime for better heart protection
I remember how I used to read about biorhythms in the newspaper when I was in grade school. They were published in the newspaper alongside the horoscope and comics. But the science was never [...]
Eat your way out of insomnia
Many people struggle to get a good night’s sleep. In fact, it’s easily one of the top complaints that I hear from my readers and patients alike. Of course, many external factors contribute to [...]
This “sweet spot” for sleep helps protect your brain
Whether you want to lose weight, keep your immune system firing on all cylinders, remain mentally sharp, or more… getting adequate rest is an absolute must. But that’s also not an invitation to [...]
Early birds, night owls, and mental health
I talk a lot about the importance of sleep. Because, like being obese, your body suffers from more than fatigue when you don’t get enough rest—that feeling of tiredness is really just the tip of [...]
Insomnia steals your memory decades down the road
It’s always nice to bring an entire week’s worth of conversations full circle, and wrap it up with a neat little bow. And, well… that’s exactly what I’m about to do today. On Monday, I shared [...]
Coffee isn’t the answer to a sleepless night
For someone who doesn’t drink coffee, I certainly talk a lot about it, right? I realize it’s one pleasure that a lot of people feel guilty about, though. So when I have an opportunity to set [...]
These two health factors skyrocket mortality risk
Today, let’s talk about sleep. Healthy sleep habits are every bit as important as diet and exercise, where your metabolic health is concerned. And according to a new paper published in [...]
COVID-19: Do you suffer from “coronasomnia”?
It’s going to be quite a few years until we start to see the real toll that the coronavirus pandemic has taken on all of us. There will be many long–lasting physical and emotional [...]