Common Bedroom Mistake Is a Blood Pressure BOMB
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, You already know the “usual suspects” behind high blood pressure. I bet you could rattle them off as well as I can. Too much junk salt, aging, being overweight, sitting around all day, smoking, overdoing alcohol, and trans fats are all on the list. But something else that’s not usually...
The Surprising Missing Link Behind Insomnia
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Is there anything more frustrating than insomnia? You climb into your bed, crawl under your cozy covers, and switch off the light ready to get a restful night’s sleep. But instead insomnia shows up to crash the party. Suddenly sleep is downright IMPOSSIBLE. If you battle insomnia you’ve probably already...
Strange Health Condition CAUSING Insomnia!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, How utterly miserable is insomnia? You get all tucked in to your cozy bed, turn off the light, and then, without an invitation… insomnia shows up and makes sleep IMPOSSIBLE. If you’ve struggled with insomnia at all, you’ve probably tried a long list of remedies. From over-the-counter sleep aids to...
Nighttime Habit Makes You Fatter?! (Shocking)
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, There are a lot of reasons to hate belly fat. Researchers call this type of fat “visceral fat,” and it’s been linked to metabolic diseases and increased risk for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In women, visceral fat is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer and gallbladder...
Nighttime Threat DESTROYS Blood Sugar AND Sleep
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, There’s nothing like a good night’s sleep. There’s a lot riding on your sleep—including your overall health. Poor sleep can lead to a number of problems, like weight gain and even lung disease. And now your odds of getting a good night’s sleep have just gotten worse. Researchers have found...
Mystery Health Condition CAUSING Insomnia
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, How utterly miserable is insomnia?! You get all tucked in to your cozy bed, turn off the light, and then, without an invitation… insomnia shows up and makes sleep IMPOSSIBLE. If you’ve struggled with insomnia at all, you’ve probably tried a long list of remedies. From over-the-counter sleep aids to...
Sleeping Like THIS Could Up Your COVID-19 Risk
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, It’s no secret that COVID-19 is with us for good. We all have to start thinking of it more like the common cold, where you can get it more than once. As always, staying healthy is your best bet to avoid some of the worse complications of COVID-19. We quickly...
5 Reasons Why You Can’t Stop Snacking
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Have you noticed that you get hungry more often than those around you? It doesn’t seem to matter if you just ate… you’re still hungry! Maybe you find, more often than not, your stomach growling, you feel on edge, or you even get shaky at times. If this sounds like...
Mailbag! 6 Ways to Quiet Your Anxiety
I have anxiety, but I’m worried about taking medicine for it. Do you have anything you could recommend instead? –Teresa from St. Paul, MN Teresa, I think it’s good to exercise caution when using anti-anxiety medications. As a general rule, these medications do work, but they’re not a long-term solution. Too often, they can lead...
Insomnia Solution HIDDEN in Your Backyard!?
Dear Living Well Daily Reader, Getting a good night’s sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. In fact, I’d go even further and say there’s almost NOTHING more vital for your health. Rest strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, and so much more. But if you’re one of the...