Health

Research-backed methods to improve exercise efficiency — “I don’t have time to exercise.” This is a common complaint and a valid one. Work, family time, sleep, volunteer events, and other commitments pile up. Struggling to find time to exercise isn’t synonymous with laziness. There are many priorities in life and sometimes exercise takes a back seat. It’s…

There might be one thing to try — Many of us have discussed our passing with our partner, but it may have only been in a practical way. For example, we talk about how wills, trusts, and the protections they bring are necessary. What seems rarely discussed is how to handle the feelings that may come with the…

These nightmarish ‘parasomnias’ range from odd to downright dangerous — Common tips lists on how to sleep better can’t possibly illuminate all the impediments to falling asleep, staying asleep, and enjoying high-quality, restful and rejuvenating slumber. I know. I wrote a 321-page book about how to sleep better and barely mentioned some of the strangest and more obscure sleep disorders…

When a reader has to face reality — I’ve been a ferocious reader since I can remember. I always devoured books, magazines, and any other reading material I could access. But lately, reality has smacked me hard in the face — my eyes are old and tired. I remember when my mother asked me to purchase her large-print…