Published April 13, 2016

You probably know by now that not getting enough sleep can make it harder for you to lose weight. And you may know that getting sufficient sleep is essential to optimal health. But did you know that losing weight can actually help you sleep better? Turns out, it can – as long as you follow the right diet plan to take off the pounds.

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Published April 11, 2016

Did you know that women who have gone through menopause have a greater risk of high blood pressure and stroke? There are several reasons for this. One is weight gain. Women don’t tend to get skinnier as they age; they tend to go the other way. Another is hormones. Estrogen is protective for the arteries. And another is lifestyle. Younger women tend to be much more fit. But as they get further along in life, somehow the exercise seems to magically go the way of yesterday’s newspaper.

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Published April 8, 2016

Are you one of those people who looks forward to that first cup of coffee every morning? A lot of us consider it a critical part of the morning routine. Well, it turns out that drinking coffee, even a lot of coffee, might have some very significant benefits. 

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