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Sleep your way to better health

By Allison Fingleton

We’re all looking for ways to improve our health—especially ways that don’t require us to carve out too much time in our already demanding lives. Luckily, there’s one thing you can do to improve your health that won’t interrupt your…read more

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Ask Leyla: Could green tea be causing me adrenal stress?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: I drink about three to five cups of organic green tea every day. I mentioned to my chiropractor that menopause has brought me disrupted sleep and difficulty burning fat and building muscle even though I’m a CrossFitter, do yoga, play…read more

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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation?

By Ami Brannon

Vagal stimulation for mood and pain relief has been on my radar screen for several years now. I’m excited to see innovative companies developing consumer devices to harness this technology for self-care. I was skeptical at first, but after I…read more

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9 Ways to Look and Feel Younger

By Allison Fingleton

Aging may be inevitable, but feeling your age is not. While some factors of age are beyond our control, there’s plenty we can do to help ourselves continue feeling younger, longer. Check out these nine tips for taking care of yourself and…read more

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UPDATED: 12 Ways to Conquer the Winter Blahs

By Dr. Ronald Hoffman

By now many of you—particularly those of you who live in the Midwest and Northeast—may be suffering the effects of a snowy, frigid, protracted winter. It’s been cold and grey here in New York City. The wan February light does…read more

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The glymphatic system: Enhancing performance with optimal sleep

By Dr. David Perlmutter

Perhaps by now, you’ve heard of the glymphatic system. Personally, I’ve seen it be a subject both popular media and medical journals are devoting more and more attention to. But, what exactly is the glymphatic system? This may come as…read more

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Leyla Weighs In: Take good care of yourself

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

While I’m on vacation this week, I plan on taking good care of myself, and I want to remind you to do the same. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on health and…read more

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Ask Leyla: Why does my husband fall asleep after meals?

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

Q: What is causing my husband to fall asleep two hours after a meal every day? He is 78 years old and in excellent health and takes no medication. A: There are many reasons a meal can induce sleepiness. Was it a…read more

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Leyla Weighs In: Five tips for staying well during the holiday season

By Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

It’s important to maintain your self-care regimen, especially this time of year when stress levels tend to run high. Here’s how: 1. Eat right: Sugar, white flour, and factory-made trans fats wreak havoc on the immune and cardiovascular systems. Eliminate them…read more

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