I think it’s safe to say that there is no shortage of people having trouble sleeping these days. Fair statement? As a matter of fact, according to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institutes of Health, between 30-40 percent of adults say they occasionally suffer from insomnia, and about 10-15 percent report chronic insomnia.  Unfortunately, the popular go-to remedies end up causing more harm than good. Here’s what I mean:...

As New Year’s Eve approaches, many people are mulling over their resolutions and deciding what their “New year, new me” is going to look like. Of course, this is the subject of countless jokes and memes because many people vow to lose weight or get fit—the top 2 resolutions year in and year out—only to throw in the towel by January 15th. I’ve got to tell you, I have never been one to make resolutions. ...

  I know you’re busy, but I promise to only take a moment of your time. Here is my special Christmas message for you: It’s easy to get caught up in all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, but please don’t get stressed! The world will not come to an end if you don’t get all the cookies baked or the cards sent out. A simple dinner is just as nice as a...

  People sometimes joke around about forgetfulness or “CRS disease” as we age, but in reality, mental decline (dementia) is no laughing matter. Currently one in three senior citizens dies with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and over six million Americans are living with the condition. Even more disturbingly, that number is projected to rise to 13 million over the next few decades. And it’s not just old age!  While dementia is typically found...

  Christmas and New Year’s are truly a magical time of year when we (hopefully) recall and are grateful for our blessings and spend time with loved ones and friends. However, the holidays also present an abundance of opportunities for you to indulge in foods and drinks that are not-so-great for your health (or your waist). But never fear!  Because you CAN enjoy holiday indulgences without putting on 10 pounds or completely derailing your health...

  Thanksgiving will soon be upon us!  It’s a time to reflect upon all of our blessings and be thankful for what we have. But Thanksgiving is also an interesting paradox because it starts out with mass excitement and anticipation about all the delicious food that is being prepared. And it ends with sheer agony and suffering over that very same food. Does this sound familiar? Were you a fire breathing dragon or a gas...