Americans today are sleeping less (seven hours nightly) compared to nine hours nightly a century ago, according to Harvard Medical School. Sleep deprivation can be complete or partial, based on duration and severity. Complete sleep deprivation occurs when you stay up all night. Partial sleep deprivation happens when you get less sleep than you need for several days (like [...]
Recent studies reported in the AARP Bulletin, offer health numbers to extend life. 2.7: days you should stay home with the flu to reduce risk of infecting co workers. 2: hours of TV daily. Too much tube time increases triglycerides and lowers HDL cholesterol. 7+: ideal daily servings of fruits and veggies. The extra can reduce risk of early [...]
Did you get the flu this season, even though you were vaccinated? As of February 9, the CDC estimated 7.2–8.4 million people sought medical treatment due to flu-like symptoms. First, understand that getting an annual flu shot is strongly recommended and your healthcare professional can determine a best choice You + Health Advocate = Expert Care [...]
The New Year is here and it is time to think about resolutions and goals for the days ahead. It is time to plan your fitness regimen and put your daily routine in order. Routine and regularity are important, so it is essential that you set aside a time each [...]
Looking for healthy, beautiful skin that is achieved through nourishing your own microbiome? The growing body of evidence shows that maintaining the balance of good and bad bacteria in your skin’s microbiome is how you can not only obtain more beautiful skin, but achieve overall well-being. What is microbiome? [...]
We all know that we feel good when we’re active, eat well, and have enjoyable jobs and social lives. However, we don’t always realize how important good lifestyle choices are for our bodies and brains. Is it possible, for example, to have “stronger” brains that improve our ability to remember [...]
There are two kinds of vein conditions that most of us are aware of. There are “spider” veins that resemble “granddaddy long legs” and may be unappealing to some who have them. They are strictly a cosmetic issue. Varicose veins—which cause discomfort—are the kind that protrude and can look almost like a rope beneath the skin.Dr. Ray Workman, with Novant [...]
What happens in the body that causes aging? Scientists have discovered a fundamental process of aging in our cells that occurs on the strands of our DNA. This discovery, which won the Nobel Prize in medicine in 2009, is important to our everyday life. Why? The reason is we now know the speed of aging can move faster or slower, [...]
Temperatures will soon begin to drop, and the Summer sun will go into hiding. But the body’s needs will not change, continuing to require activity and movement in order to remain agile and able to meet daily physical demands. Walking is one of the best ways to meet your needs [...]
Seniors... are you experiencing discomfort when you reach down to tie your shoe? Have you moved items to the lower shelf where reaching them is easier? Are you "giving up" and "giving in" to the limitations that age seems to be bringing? Flexibility and mobility decrease with age, but exercise [...]
