Anxiety and insomnia are often related. Each can be the cause of the other, which can lead to a vicious cycle that may seem impossible to break. A study conducted by Dag Neckelmann, MD, Ph.D., of the Department of Psychiatry at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, Norway, shows that chronic insomnia increases your odds of
Everybody experiences anxiety from time to time. Getting married, going to a job interview, and the loss of a loved one can all cause anxious feelings in all of us. Then there are those of us who experience anxious feelings on a frequent or constant basis. And those of us whose anxiety negatively affects other
Men are not like women. Yes, I know. You already knew that! But it’s true; men are different from women in many ways. And due to their differences, they are more vulnerable to some of the more serious side effects of depression. ‘Vulnerable’ isn’t a word that’s often associated with males. That’s part of the
When you have gluten intolerance, it helps to have a gluten free grocery list as a reference. The good news is that many foods are naturally gluten free and you probably already eat many of them. Grains – You’ll want to avoid wheat, barley, and rye. But that leaves many grains that are good including
3 Self-Care Routines to Kickstart Your Immune Resilience Spring is a time of renewal, but for some people, it can also bring allergy symptoms and other health issues. The word inflammation comes from the Latin root inflammare, to set on fire. If you’ve ever hit your thumb with a hammer, you can see how inflammation
Do you have trouble losing extra weight even though you’re exercising regularly and eating healthy foods? Starving yourself to lose weight isn’t good for your body, and a super hard-core exercise program may not be the answer, either. These are both extremes, most people’s needs fall somewhere in between. So let’s take a closer look
GMOs (genetically modified organisms) have genes from another species transplanted into their DNA. This is done to increase production or yield or add some other previously nonexistent quality to the organism. These experimental organisms have so far been mostly plants, but animals are also being modified. This is not the same as hybridizing. Hybrids are
For years, we’ve been taught that eating whole grain foods – from bread to pasta – builds good health. We’ve also learned that whole grains are a lot better than refined versions: they contain more vitamins and a lot more beneficial fiber. Many would say there is more flavor there to enjoy, as well. But recently,
Organic foods are becoming more and more popular these days as people are increasingly becoming more health-conscious. After all, what could be safer and more natural than organic foods? Researchers say that organic foods are…
