Every once in a while, my computer bogs down. Everything I do takes longer than it should. Some programs don’t even work. When that happens, I do a forced shutdown and reboot the computer. A few minutes later, it runs like new. You can do the same thing for your … Keep reading…
The other day, Vanessa mentioned that she read that wearing sunglasses can make you more likely to get a sunburn. I hadn’t heard that before. Maybe you have. But, I wasn’t surprised. It seems that we often end up with unexpected consequences of modifying how our bodies have functioned in … Keep reading…
The temperatures dropped just enough this past week that I had to adjust our thermostats, which means the heat will start running at night. Running the heat leads to drier air in our home, and drier air can lead to an increased risk of colds and the flu. That got … Keep reading…
Sitting is the new smoking. At least that was a new idea a few years ago. Today, I suppose many people would tell you that remaining unvaccinated is the new smoking, but I’d better not get off on a tangent with that one. A sedentary lifestyle causes, or contributes to, … Keep reading…
Over the past decade, research has shown what the Finns and other Scandinavians have known for millennia. The sauna is good for you! I’ve outlined seven reasons you should sauna, and described how to sauna to get the most health benefit. I also included some of the most common questions … Keep reading…
What are the best sleep hacks? What’s the difference between deep sleep and REM? Which supplements support better sleep? These are just a few of the common questions people ask about sleep. In this blog post, I’ll do my best to provide you the answers to these questions and many … Keep reading…
One in three people sleep less than seven hours each night. One in three people are obese. There might be a connection there. Although everyone who’s overweight or obese isn’t sleep-deprived, and some people who are sleep-deprived might stay skinny, sleep definitely plays a role on body composition for most … Keep reading…