sleep

Good news if getting out of bed in the morning is a struggle for you: Re-evaluating your bedtime routine—not just what you do the first thing you wake up—could make a big difference in how you start...

Sleep is such a fixture in our everyday lives that it can easily slip down on our list of priorities. But, according to health experts, healthy sleep habits deserve a fixed spot at number one. “Sle...

While working from home can have its challenges, we’ve also collectively learned many of the perks. Chief among them: the ability to faceplant on your bed or couch and take a nap midday if you need...

Choosing to snooze on your belly, back, or side can help you reach your health goals. Find the best sleeping position for you and feel your best in the morning. You know that better zzzs are critic...

Discovering you have certain genes that predispose you to life-changing conditions—such as diabetes, dementia, or cancer—can make you feel like you have no control over your future health. However,...

If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep you’re not alone. According to the CDC , 35 percent of adults are short on sleep. Not surprisingly, the stress of coronavirus isn’t helping. One of the...

Chronic digestive issues, like bloating , pain, constipation, or diarrhea can signal a lot of different things, but at the root of the problem is often gut dysbiosis. If you want to get to the bott...

Usually, the equation is simple: if you’re a new parent getting up multiple times per night with your baby, you’re going to be tired. Or if you’re working on a big (but temporary) project at work, y...

When was the last time you woke up without an alarm clock feeling energized and not needing caffeine? Have you slept well this past week? If you answered no to either of these questions, you're in...

I hear from patients all the time who have tried melatonin to help with their insomnia, only to find that it made them feel even worse. I am constantly being asked, “How much melatonin should I tak...