BEWARE of the “Coffee Trap” [UNDOES Benefits]
Longtime Living Well Daily readers know I love my coffee. Powerful antioxidants and other healthy compounds in coffee deliver various health benefits. In fact, studies confirm a regular coffee habit may reduce the risk of diabetes, Parkinson’s, and liver disease. It also provides a temporary boost in energy and focus that many people rely on...
8-Hour Myth BUSTED [Sleep Like a Baby]
Let me paint you a picture. You’re lying awake at midnight, praying for sleep. After all, you KNOW how vital sleep is for your health. And, once again, you WON’T get your full eight hours. But the MORE you clock watch, the more stressed you become and the LESS likely you are to drift off....
Natural Sleep Solution Costs PENNIES a day
You toss and turn most nights, struggling to fall asleep. Feeling exhausted rather than refreshed from a whole night’s rest, you have trouble dragging yourself out of bed when morning arrives. If this sounds familiar, don’t worry… you’re NOT alone. But exciting new research reveals a simple solution that could have you soon sleeping like...
Surprising Depression Trigger CONFIRMED
Merry Christmas! I hope you’re spending TODAY celebrating with family and friends. And I hope you can finally get some good rest TONIGHT after pulling off another successful Christmas. Many of us run short on shuteye around the holidays. But if that trend continues, it can become a problem. Good quality sleep is critical for...
Science Says Yes, Hit SNOOZE [Here’s WHY...]
The blaring alarm jolts you awake. Your hand reaches out to silence it. But then your finger hovers over the snooze button for a second. Something stops you from pressing it. You might not want to admit it… but the way everyone ELSE regards the snooze button is standing between YOU and enjoying a few...
[ALERT] Poor Sleep Can RUIN Your Golden Years
We tend to take sleep for granted. Well, until we’re no longer getting ENOUGH of it, that is. It’s not unusual to start having sleep issues as we age. In fact, it’s SO common that folks often chalk it up to “getting older” and they ignore it. But that’s dangerous. And not just because you...
A WARNING for Night Owls
Do you thrive after dark and struggle to wake up early? If so, your late-night tendencies could put you at greater risk of developing diabetes. Emerging research shows that night owls—those who prefer staying up late and sleeping longer—have higher odds of metabolic disorders than early birds. But it’s NOT your fault. And you CAN...
TAME Your Irregular Heartbeat with This FIX
Atrial fibrillation (a-fib) is an irregular heart rhythm. It’s where the atria (part of the heart) beats uncontrollably and out of sync with the rest of the heart. Folks with the condition may feel a “flutter” in their chest or that their heart is racing nonstop. What CAUSES a-fib has long been a mystery. But...
Common Sleep Mistake Could Trigger CANCER
I don’t want to alarm you. But you could be a ticking cancer time bomb. In fact, we ALL could be. Because every one of us has cancer-related genes lurking inside us. But there IS a way to slow that cancer clock to a crawl. And you may even be able to stop that strike...
Mailbag! Poor Sleep? Try a Circadian Rhythm REBOOT
“Ever since I moved into my new place, I’ve been having trouble sleeping. I noticed that the lights in the apartment and the parking lot are very bright white. Could that be causing my sleep issues?” –Ted from Medina, Ohio Hi Ted, You could be onto something. The color (and intensity) of the light you’re...