Remember when parents used to warn kids that sitting too close to the TV could make you go blind? Today most people spend more time in front of a digital screen than a TV, an average of about seven hours per day. Whether it is a TV, computer, or smartphone, … Read More
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, so all across America, you may have noticed pink as the prevailing color—in grocery stores, restaurants, Internet blogs, Facebook photos, and even NFL games. It's all part of an annual effort to raise awareness about the disease. “Race for the Cure” events alone raise … Read More
Do you ever have wild visions or dreams that are extremely vivid and seem like real life just as you’re falling asleep? You may be experiencing hypnagogic hallucinations, a condition often associated with narcolepsy. In fact, hypnagogic hallucinations are among the four most common narcolepsy symptoms, along with sleep paralysis, … Read More
You won’t “ruin your eyesight” from reading in dim light—sorry, mom—but you may occasionally experience eye strain when you overtax your vision for prolonged periods. Fortunately, eye strain doesn’t lead to vision loss unless it’s associated with some underlying medical problem. In most cases, you can get to the bottom … Read More
Does your teen stay up late every night? While teens are predisposed to stay up late, most teens do not get the eight to nine recommended hours of sleep each night, which is essential for optimum health.[1] New research shows that sleep deprivation in teens is associated with inflammation; this … Read More
You may look silly sitting in your living room at night wearing orange-colored glasses, but a growing number of people are willing to put up with the teasing that these blue light blocking glasses are likely to provoke. The trend seems likely to expand as evidence for the dangers of … Read More
There’s no shortage of drinks, foods, and supplements promising a quick burst of energy. Problem is most give you a jolt and follow with an energy crash. An occasional extra cup of coffee may not be harmful, but if you’re constantly reaching for a sudden energy boost, it’s time to … Read More
What’s the best way to lose weight? Nutritionists often recommend reducing the number of calories consumed (see "Calorie Count Routine" sidebar below). As such, an online calorie counter can be extremely helpful. Today’s technology—computers, the Internet, smartphones—helps make calorie-counting an easy task. One key to counting calories is to use … Read More
Insomnia means you have a problem falling asleep, staying asleep, or both. Regardless of your sleeping issues, finding insomnia cures that work for you is vital. Poor sleep not only can cause irritability and make it difficult to concentrate, but it can contribute to more serious problems, increasing your odds … Read More
Do you refresh your inbox every few minutes throughout the day? Do you check your smart phone regularly while on lunch, at home in the evenings, and on the weekends to make sure you haven’t received any new messages? Constantly checking emails is something many of us do (myself included). … Read More
