Who doesn’t like immediate benefits? You might think you have to workout out for weeks to see some return for your efforts. However, new research shows you get some health benefits right away when you do even a short burst of exercise. Here’s why.
On days where you’re mentally tired or stressed out, exercise offers a release and can sometimes reenergize. However, there are times when sleep is a greater priority over exercise. Sleep or exercise? Find out when you should do one over the other.
Sleep problems are more than an annoyance, they can negatively affect your mental and physical health. Could getting more dietary magnesium or taking a magnesium supplement help you sleep better? Find out what science says.
When you’ve had a night where you didn’t sleep enough or slept poorly, do you grab a cup of coffee first thing? New research shows you might want to hold off on that cup of coffee until after breakfast. Here’s why.
A healthy immune system is what protects against upper respiratory infections and other viruses. Exercise can improve how your immune system functions. However, there is a window period after exercise where immune function is suppressed for a short period. These five tips will help you optimize immune function after exercise.
Sleep is important for general health, but it also matters for your body composition. In fact, a new study shows it can affect your body in several ways. Here’s what impact it can have and how to offset the risks of lack of sleep.
Do you have problems sleeping at night? A variety of factors contribute to insomnia, but what you eat may be a factor too. How should you eat to fight insomnia and get a better night’s sleep? Here’s what you need to know.
Who isn’t concerned about having a healthy immune system? A variety of factors can impact how your immune system responds to a viral threat. One of them is lifestyle, including sleep. Read on and discover how sleep impacts the function of your immune system.
Who isn’t concerned about catching a nasty virus in the middle of winter? Do the obvious things like washing your hands, but here are six more advanced tips for lowering your risk of catching viruses this winter.
Sleep is important for mental and physical health and most people don’t get enough of it. Sleep patterns can change as we age and this can make it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. Here are four ways your sleep may change as you grow older.
When you put your muscles through a challenging strength-training workout, they need rest to rebuild and repair. You shouldn’t train the same muscle group again until at least 48 hours have passed, but sleep is also vital for muscle building. Here’s how not sleeping enough makes it harder to build muscle.
Alzheimer’s disease is becoming increasingly more common as people live longer. We know that both lifestyle and genetics play a role in who gets it. What role do sleep habits and lack of sleep play in the risk of developing dementia? Find out if there’s a connection and what it is.
