Sleepy. Grumpy. Dopey. Those aren’t just some of Snow White’s seven dwarfs. The icky feelings are a few main consequences of jet-lag. But cross-country and international jet-setters can now let out a sigh of relief as new research has revealed the top 10 most unique, unconventional hacks for avoiding the restlessness drag — and travelers … Read more
She’s giving her TikTok followers the 4-1-1 on four bad habits to avoid. Dr. Jess Andrade, a sports medicine specialist and pediatrics doctor in Massachusetts, is sharing the four activities she won’t do — vape, pull an all-nighter, exercise for less than 150 minutes a week and consume too many artificial ingredients and preservatives. Vaping Bronchiolitis obliterans, … Read more
When your head meets the pillow, do you go swift and sweet into dreamland — or do you lie awake, plagued with existential dread and struggle to snooze? The answer to how you spend your nights may reveal startling insights into your general health. The amount of time it takes your body to achieve a … Read more
If she could turn back time, here’s what she would do. Dr. Florence Comite, a Manhattan precision medicine doctor who specializes in boosting lifespan, is revealing the Top 3 healthy habits she wished she had prioritized in her 20s to stem the tide of aging. In a new interview with MindBodyGreen, Comite advises getting sufficient deep … Read more
He wants to turn Gen X into Gen ZZZ. Dr. Terry Simpson, a boomer-aged surgeon based in California, is sharing three changes Gen Xers should make for better sleep — invest in a good mattress, have a filling dinner and orgasm before bed. Experts recommend adults get seven to nine hours of slumber every night. Poor sleep has … Read more
In the ongoing flap about whether it’s better to be a night owl or an early bird, new evidence suggests that nocturnal navigators are nearly 50% more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than those who quickly call it a night. Darkness dwellers have a late chronotype, which means they prefer to go to bed … Read more
Ticked off about your eyelid tic? Dr. Anthony Youn, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Michigan, is sharing three ways to stop the pesky twitching. “It happens to so many of us,” Youn said Friday in a 12-second TikTok. “The treatments are to get more sleep, reduce the amount of caffeine intake and if all … Read more
He’s shedding light on how to lose weight — and keep it off. Dr. Tommy Martin said he grew up overweight thanks to unhealthy eating habits, tipping the scale at 230 pounds at his heaviest. He tried overly restrictive diets and intense workouts but it wasn’t until he changed his mindset and goals about a decade … Read more
They’re clocking this bad habit. Sleep experts are cautioning against taking melatonin to cure insomnia, even blaming the supplement for worsening snooze problems. “Melatonin is almost never an appropriate supplement to treat insomnia,” Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, told RealClearInvestigations on Tuesday. “In clinical studies, … Read more
Hold the phone! New research out of China suggests a link between cellphone use and an increased risk of heart disease, especially among smokers and diabetics. The study authors partly blame this association on poor sleep, psychological stress and neuroticism. “A poor sleep pattern and poor mental health may adversely affect the development of cardiovascular … Read more
Now you have a new excuse to hit the snooze button on weekends. New research finds that people who catch up on zzz’s on the weekends can cut their risk of heart disease by up to 20%. “Sufficient compensatory sleep is linked to a lower risk of heart disease,” said study co-author Yanjun Song, a … Read more
Quilt-y pleasure? Magnesium supplementation has become increasingly popular, especially among restless sleepers desperate to catch some zzz’s, but a nutrition professor is warning that the tablets aren’t for everyone. “Like many vitamins and supplements, some uses of magnesium are strongly supported by scientific evidence, while others are not,” Dr. Edward Saltzman, an associate professor at … Read more
Time for some pillow talk. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing four simple ways to get the “best sleep ever.” In a TikTok last week, he recommended a posture pillow, a magnesium roll-on applicator, cool temperatures and an eye mask. “These muscle cramp rollers are great for the feet at nighttime,” Puza said. … Read more
It’s curtains for poor sleep habits. Dr. Nick Pappas, a board-certified hand surgeon in the New Orleans area, is revealing the four ways he ensures a perfect night’s sleep. Taking to TikTok this week, he promoted blackout curtains and an air purifier in the bedroom, screen-time limits and magnesium glycinate supplementation. Blackout curtains in the … Read more
Here’s a wake-up call! Jordan Bruss, who goes by @jordan.bruss on TikTok, revealed why you shouldn’t set multiple morning alarms. “If you’re somebody who sets multiple alarms I have bad news. Don’t come for me. Just trying to help,” Bruss said in the clip. In the 37-second TikTok video, which has over 10 million views, … Read more
Resisting a rest? Some naps can be refreshing, while others can leave you groggy and worse than before you shut your eyes. Dr. Amy Korwin, a pulmonologist with Hartford HealthCare Medical Group in Connecticut, says that given the right conditions and the correct parameters, a nap can offer myriad health benefits. Naps have been shown to … Read more
These simple suggestions may give you peace of mind. 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is projected to grow to 14 million by 2060. In honor of World Brain Day on Monday, Georgia-based neurosurgeon Betsy Grunch shared her 10 recommendations for lowering your risk of … Read more
OK, boomer. A boomer-aged board-certified general surgeon is revealing the two items that Gen Xers should invest in — a good pair of walking shoes and a comfortable mattress. “I know you’re old, but you don’t know how old you are yet,” Dr. Terry Simpson, who is based in California, assured in a TikTok last … Read more
With summer travel in full swing, so too is the grog and fatigue of jet lag. Traveling across time zones disrupts our circadian rhythms, resulting in exhaustion, sleep woes, moodiness and digestive troubles. Why do the travel gods punish us so? Jet lag results from the disruption of our circadian rhythms. mojo_cp – stock.adobe.com Nearly … Read more
More than 55 million people around the world are living with dementia, an umbrella term used to describe several progressive disorders that affect memory and cognition. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for half to 75% of cases. Race, ethnicity and family history are considered to be significant dementia risk factors … Read more