Many people believe that humans need less sleep as we age, but the reality is more nuanced. While it’s true that sleep patterns change with age — resulting in lighter sleep and more frequent awakenings — older adults still need roughly the same amount of sleep as younger adults. … [Read more...] about Get Great Sleep At Any Age
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Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress
Ahhh, summertime. The flowers are in bloom, the sky is a clear, vibrant blue, and all is well. Or maybe not. Even though summertime is associated with relaxing, it can be a time of considerable stress. The routines that give our lives structure take a hiatus. We may travel and … [Read more...] about Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress
The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure sounded downright pleasant when Linda Ronstadt sang about it in (Love is Like a) Heat Wave in 1975, but by 2017, the American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recognized that its long-held guidelines for high blood pressure needed to be … [Read more...] about The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure
What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
The idea of a massage may conjure images of a relaxing day at the spa sipping cucumber water. However, massage is so much more than a luxury. It can also improve posture, relieve pain, and address chronic health issues. Fascia is a thin connective tissue throughout the body … [Read more...] about What Is Myofascial Release And How Can It Help Me?
Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees
We ask a lot of our knees. Our ability to stand, walk and move literally hinges on our knee joints as they bear our body weight. As we age, overuse or trauma to the knee can sometimes lead to osteoarthritis – a condition in which the cartilage in the knee wears away over time, … [Read more...] about Our Mobility Hinges On Our Knees