Body mass index, or BMI, has long been criticized as a flawed method for measuring obesity — and now a group of experts is sharing new recommendations.BMI is aformulathat uses a person\’s height and weight ratio to assess whether they\’re underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese, although
Whether you\’re taking a temporary break from alcohol for Dry Januaryor reassessing your relationship with alcohol in general, dating without \”liquid courage\” can feel daunting — but it doesn\’t have to be.\”Dry dating\” can actually have a lot of positives, says Connell Barrett, a dating coach ba
Busy week have you catching up on sleep during the weekend? That may be good for your heart health, according to new research.In a study set to be presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress on Sunday, researchers found the risk of heart disease fell about 20% for people who slept in on
About 10% of Americans say they have chronic insomnia, and millions of others report poor sleep quality. Ongoing research has found that bad sleep could lead to numerous health problems, including heart disease. Dr. Julio Fernandez-Mendoza is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral health, neurosci
Can what you eat affect the way you sleep or the types of dreams you have? A recent study asked just that.In the study, published Monday in the journal Frontiers in Psychology, 40.2% of participants reported certain eating habits affected their sleep.The study used data from online surveys taken by
I'm Turning 65. How and when do I sign up for Medicare?,Many people turning 65 are excited about finally being able to use Medicare. But how exactly do you get started?
Summer Travels: Four quick tips to stay protected from ticks,With practical tips and critical tick information, think of Dr. Thomas Mather as your go-to "tick guy,” who can help us stay protected.
Toothache: The spiritual remedy,I didn’t quite understand what had just happened, but I knew I had seen heavenly angels face to face and was still alive.
9 Key Components to Succeed as a Pilates Instructor,For anyone interested in becoming a successful Pilates instructor, it goes beyond basic training to encompass all these character qualities.
Navigating Cold Season with Your Baby: A Warm Guide for Those Chilly Months,Fall and winter are loved and known as the seasons of pumpkin spice lattes, cozy sweaters, and, unfortunately, baby colds.
