Since we spent the entire week talking about simple ways to help keep your brain young, I thought I would wrap things up today with one more strategy that’s so simple you can do in your [...]
Category: Sleep
Probiotics keep your body clock ticking
Yesterday, we talked about one simple (and delicious) way you can boost your gut microbiome for better health. And today, I want to talk about one of the more meaningful—and surprising—health [...]
Better sleep habits can cut heart failure risk in half
Given what we just talked about on Tuesday, it’s pretty clear that the message about the effects of poor sleep on your overall health still hasn’t sunk in. So today, let’s talk about [...]
The lethal stereotype that’s sabotaging men’s health
Okay, guys. Yesterday, I explained why it’s so important to take your erectile dysfunction seriously. So today, let’s talk about your sleep habits. Because I recently came across a study that [...]
Is pandemic stress giving you nightmares?
I spend a lot of time talking to you about the importance of good, quality sleep. And with both COVID-19 and the seasonal flu poised to give our immune systems a run for their money this winter, [...]
The hazards of too much sleep
If you caught yesterday’s Reality Health Check, then you know that a good night’s sleep can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. So now, allow me to issue a serious caveat [...]
A good night’s sleep offers heart protection
Earlier this week, we talked about the relationship between genetics, nutrition, and metabolic health. But what you eat isn’t the only thing that matters. In fact, sleep habits matter, too—a [...]
The real cause of insomnia—hiding in your kitchen pantry
Tuesday’s conversation may have focused on sleepless kids, but I trust I don’t need to point out that insomnia affects a lot of adults, too—nearly 30 percent of them, to be exact. That’s almost a [...]
The secret to a better night’s sleep at any age
A good night’s sleep is a cornerstone of health for kids and adults alike. And if your child is struggling to sleep every night, it goes without saying that you’re going to be struggling, too… [...]
Ward off asthma attacks with a good night’s sleep
I’m always praising the power of a good night’s sleep—for weight control, immunity, metabolic health, memory, and much more. But here’s a connection you may not have considered: New research [...]