If you’re looking forward to the weekend so you can sleep in, there’s good news – it might save your life! A new study found people who slept an hour longer on weekends versus weekdays had lower rates of heart disease. Heart attack and stroke risk decreased compared to those who woke up at their…
In a new study of the most caffeinated states in the country, Connecticut is right in the middle at #27 – not too much, not too little – just enough. And that’s where we want to be, because while an occasional cup of coffee is good for you – there’s antioxidants and the caffeine helps…
Over the last few years, we’ve all had to adjust at work – one of the biggest being office meetings. We’ve all become Zoom experts, you’ve got to have the right camera so people can see you, and when someone goes dark on Zoom but still is part of the meeting, you might think they’re…
Even though the days are slowly beginning to get longer, with more snow on the way, you might be feeling the effects of Seasonal Affective Disorder. But believe it or not, there may be help – a cup of coffee. Changes in both light and weather makes us feel more anxious, it’s harder to concentrate,…
In the U.S., one out of every four deaths are caused by heart disease. Staying active and getting exercise will help against risk for cardiovascular disease, but there are some diet tricks that can help – including eating one type of food three times a day. Whole grains. A new study over the last 18…
Most of us put off having to do household chores – but besides the fact that they need to be done, it can be great for your brain! A new study shows that older adults who spent more time on household chores showed greater brain size, which is a strong predictor of cognitive health. Scientists…
With the cold weather starting to settle in, you might be looking for a way to boost your immune system. The good news is there are easy changes you can make to get through the winter. The first step is to add more antioxidants to your diet, and you can find them in a lot…
This is the perfect weekend to take stock of things that you don’t need anymore. You might have some things hanging around the house that you can get rid of that will take a load off your mind, immediately helping your physical and mental well-being. The new year is the perfect time to get rid…
Did you make a new year’s resolution? If you did, you’re in the minority – only about a quarter of us made resolutions for this year, and most of those are under 30. The reason why as you get older you don’t make resolutions is probably because, year after year, 80% of resolutions fail, and…
A trend that’s started over the last few years online is something called “Dry January” – where you abstain from alcohol for the entire month after all the celebrating of the last few weeks. If you want to avoid temptation this weekend, just remember the good things that happen to your body when you go…