Wellness
Is napping good for you?
Is napping good for you? A doctor and expert in sleep surgery explains why napping can interfere with your sleep cycle. In Spain and in many Latin American countries, residents take a respite after lunch to sleep. “Siesta” time is an almost sacred tradition. In some businesses in Japan, employees are encouraged to take a […]
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Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering
Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering New volunteers get trained in Lexington, Ky., to help out at CASA of Lexington in April 2023. AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel As gerontologists – social scientists who study aging populations – we envision a future in which older people leave a doctor’s visit with […]
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Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm
Losing your job is bad for your health, but there are things you can do to minimize the harm Losing your job can hurt you in many ways. Maskot/Getty Images The Trump administration’s firing and furloughing of tens of thousands of federal workers and contractors have obviously caused economic hardship for Americans employed in national […]
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Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health?
Can neighborhood tree layout benefit your health? A long-term Switzerland-wide study has found that neighborhoods with numerous, well-arranged trees exhibit lower mortality risks than other areas. Beyond creating a serene and open atmosphere in urban areas, trees and parks also contribute to human well-being. There are various reasons for this: trees filter pollutants out of […]
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Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep
Insomnia can lead to heart issues − a psychologist recommends changes that can improve sleep Better sleep hygiene habits may help with insomnia. Tetra Images via Getty Images About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to […]
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