Happy World Sleep Day! A universally celebrated day to promote how essential sleep is for one’s physical, mental, and social well-being. Studies show that sleeping 7 – 9 hours per night can relieve stress, reduce the risk of many chronic diseases, improve cognitive function, help with weight loss, and reduce the risk of accidents. Unfortunately, […]
American Heart Health Month
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States. Heart disease refers to several types of conditions related to the heart, the most common being coronary artery disease (most associated with heart attacks). About 1 in every 5 deaths is associated […]
Improving Your Sleep Hygiene
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average adult needs 7-9 hours of sleep each night for overall health and well-being. Unfortunately, more than 1/3 of adults do not get that. Inadequate sleep can negatively affect your judgment, mood, memory, and ability to learn new things. It can lead to low levels of […]