Getting a good night’s sleep is just as important for your health as eating well and exercising regularly. Research shows that not sleeping enough can mess with your thinking, mood, heart, and immune system. It can even raise your risk for things like obesity and diabetes. That’s why making sure you sleep well is one … Read more
There are lots of good reasons to limit your child’s screen time. It encourages them to play outside, helps them sleep better, and supports face-to-face social interactions. Plus, it’s important for their eye health. With so much of our lives now spent in front of screens—whether for work, school, fun, socializing, or exercise—how can parents … Read more
Nutrition is full of myths and misconceptions that can really mess with your diet choices. With so much conflicting advice out there, it’s easy to get confused about what’s truly healthy. Often, these myths stick around because of old research, clever marketing, or just misunderstandings. But believing in these myths can keep you from making … Read more
Everyone deals with digestive issues like an upset stomach, gas, heartburn, nausea, constipation, or diarrhea from time to time. But when these problems happen often, they can seriously interfere with your daily life. 1. Eat whole foods Whole foods are packed with nutrients and offer many health benefits. On the flip side, a typical Western … Read more
Water is essential for life. Every part of our body, from cells to organs, relies on it to work properly. Despite its importance, many of us don’t pay enough attention to staying hydrated. Dehydration, which happens when you lose more fluids than you take in, can cause a range of health issues. Often, we only … Read more
We all know that good nutrition is crucial for physical health, but it’s also clear that what we eat affects our mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Deborah Fernandez-Turner, Deputy Chief Psychiatric Officer at Aetna, puts it well: “It makes sense that what we put into our bodies also impacts our mental health. Good health means … Read more