It’s not just about being drowsy during the day. Hyperactivity, poor grades, and social problems are all potential consequences of a childhood sleep disorder. According to a University of Arizona study conducted this year, kids with sleep apnea are six times more likely to have behavioral problems, and seven times more likely to have learning … Read more
There’s nothing more frustrating than tossing and turning. It’s a feeling that many of us deal with regularly: According to a National Sleep Foundation (NSF) survey, 48 percent of Americans struggle with insomnia on occasion, and 22 percent deal with it on a regular basis. How can you sleep tight every night? The secret may … Read more
In a world where stress, anxiety, hormones and even the weather can trigger migraines, it might seem like there’s not much you can do but take a pill and cross your fingers when a headache strikes. But who can’t live without the side effects of some of the meds that treat them (dizziness, nausea, fatigue, … Read more
Want to drop a few pounds fast before you hit the beach this year? Don’t fall for another diet fad. Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem recently discovered a better way to lose weight, and it takes a page from the French way of living: Eat more fat. Yes, you read right! Opt for … Read more
The mere mention of starting a family-wide fitness routine may send everyone running for cover. But incorporating more physical activity into your family life doesn’t have to be a painful and serious undertaking. Here are three family-friendly fitness moves to get fit and have fun — together. 1. Get Hooping Remember Hula-Hoops? As a kid, … Read more