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Is taking melatonin a good idea? And other top sleep questions, answered
Sleep
Sleep—we all need it! And truthfully, most of us need more of it. As a sleep medicine doctor, I spend my days talking to people about how to improve both the quantity and quality of their sleep, and helping them...
Why you shouldn’t skip meals to lose weight
Weight Management
Whether you’re doing it on accident because of a busy schedule or on purpose because of a bulging waistline, skipping meals is not the best way to lose weight and stay healthy. The truth is, this strategy can backfire.People think...
Does choking, coughing or snoring keep you or your spouse up at night? It could be sleep apnea
Sleep
You’ve just drifted off to sleep and suddenly, you’re awakened by your spouse’s loud gasping. They settle right back into slumber, but you’re left awake, listening to them snore. Your sleep partner’s nighttime habits are not only annoying—they could also...
Daylight Saving: “Fall back” into a good sleep pattern with these 5 tips
Sleep
Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday in November. Thanks to smartphones and smart appliances, most electronics automatically adjust to daylight saving time. Many consider the end of daylight saving time to be a nice...
The truth about vitamins and supplements: Are they helpful or harmful?
Nutrition
Most people consider taking a dietary supplement at some point in their life in order to improve their health. Maybe you see a convincing ad on TV or social media, or perhaps you hear from a friend about how a...
How not getting enough sleep could increase your stroke risk
Sleep
By the time you flop into bed, you’ve worked an eight-hour day, chauffeured the kids around to their after-school activities and cooked dinner for the family. Now, all you want is to catch the latest Netflix hit while you scroll...
The alarming rise of eating disorders and how to spot the signs
Nutrition
Eating disorders are behavioral conditions that impact eating behavior. If you looked around a crowded theatre or sports arena, would you be able to tell how many people in the crowd have an eating disorder? Could you recognize some signs...
Considering weight loss surgery to improve your health? Here’s what to know and what to expect
Weight Management
Carrying around excess weight can be a health hazard, but it’s not easy to figure out how to manage your weight—especially during major life events like marriage, pregnancy, career stress, injuries, and pandemics, when weight gain is especially common.The thought...