Feb 27, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato and Kirby Baldwin
Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity.
Jan 31, 2023 09:30AM
Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime.
Dec 30, 2022 09:30AM
Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns.
Nov 30, 2022 09:30AM
Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.
May 31, 2022 09:30AM
For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests.
Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM
A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.
Oct 29, 2021 03:20PM ● By Regina Rudolph
Midlo Myo Orofacial Myofunctional Specialties, the practice of orofacial myologist Amanda Jeffrey, BS, has opened at 1909 Huguenot Road in Midlothian.
Sep 30, 2021 09:30AM
Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep.
Aug 31, 2021 09:30AM
Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being.
Jul 01, 2021 10:57AM ● By Shay Wilson
The July/August issue focuses on food as medicine.
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