Don’t believe the short sleepers. Those one-percenters — Martha Stewart and Elon Musk, among them — all claim to get by just fine on less than six hours of sleep a night. But sleep is meant to repair and restore, and research shows that unless you’re among the 1 percent with the “short sleeper” gene, you need at least seven […]
5 Warning Signs of Ulcers
Did you know that the acid and enzymes in your stomach are so powerful that studies show they can dissolve metal items such as coins and razor blades? Imagine if those fluids started eating away at your organs. That’s what happens when you have a peptic ulcer, a painful sore that develops in the lining of your stomach or small intestine. […]
8 Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Find answers to 8 frequently asked questions about Alzheimer’s disease: 1. What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia. Dementia is a loss of thinking, remembering, and […]
What Your Blood Type Says About Your Health
Do you know your blood type? There’s a good chance that you don’t. More Americans know their horoscope sign (66 percent) than their blood type (51 percent), according to a survey published this year by medical laboratory company Quest Diagnostics. There are compelling health reasons why you should know, especially when it comes to your heart. Research suggests that people with certain […]
6 Ways Kindness Is Good for You
Volunteering at a food bank, mentoring a younger person, treating a friend to a cup of coffee — acts of kindness like these not only can combat isolation and make you feel connected to others but also can have a positive effect on your happiness and well-being. That’s because doing something for someone else triggers hormones affecting our moods, our stress levels, […]
Do You Know the Warning Signs of A-Fib?
The nagging fatigue, shortness of breath and feelings of dizziness were all new for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The basketball legend had spent decades running up and down the court, not to mention running up records. And here he was having trouble keeping up with his son on a European vacation. “I’ve been an athlete all my life and kept in pretty […]
