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Five doctors reveal sleep-hygiene habits that actually help you fall asleep fast
wellness1 day ago

Five doctors reveal sleep-hygiene habits that actually help you fall asleep fast

Five doctors share science-backed sleep-hygiene tips to help you fall asleep faster and reverse 3 a.m. wake-ups: establish a consistent bed and wake time, create a dark, quiet sleep environment, schedule a dedicated worry period in the evening, get daylight and daytime activity to reinforce your circadian rhythm, and use short daytime naps if needed. The tips target long-term sleep quality rather than quick fixes and may not work for everyone, so consult a doctor if insomnia persists.

via Tom's Guide|
#3am-wakeups#circadian-rhythm#sleep
Active seniors: diversify movement and prioritize sleep to prevent overuse
wellness5 days ago

Active seniors: diversify movement and prioritize sleep to prevent overuse

A geriatric physical therapist explains that highly active seniors can suffer from repetitive-stress injuries when recovery is neglected. She recommends diversifying movement to include cardio, strength, balance, and tissue-restoration, scheduling rest days and prioritizing high-quality sleep, and consulting a physical therapist to tailor a safe, well-rounded plan.

via Fit&Well|
#aging#exercise#physical-therapy
Split Squats: The single best strength move runners should add
wellness5 days ago

Split Squats: The single best strength move runners should add

The article promotes the split squat as the single best strength exercise for runners, explaining that it builds single‑leg strength, hip and knee stability, and balance to improve running economy and reduce injuries; it outlines how to perform it, offers progressions from bodyweight to goblet and Bulgarian variations, and recommends twice‑weekly training with a focus on controlled technique for noticeable gains.

via Tom's Guide|
#injury-prevention#running#single-leg
Trainer-approved 10-minute morning routine to boost joint mobility after 60
wellness6 days ago

Trainer-approved 10-minute morning routine to boost joint mobility after 60

A sponsor-supported Tom’s Guide wellness piece outlines a trainer-approved 10-minute morning routine to improve joint mobility after age 60. It features chair squats, stair steps, seated arm circles, ankle circles, and wrist rotations to lubricate joints, improve circulation, and support balance with minimal equipment. The routine targets hips, knees, ankles, shoulders and wrists and is suitable for beginners, recommending 2–3 sets of 5–8 reps per exercise. A healthcare professional should be consulted if arthritis or osteoporosis is a concern.

via Tom's Guide|
#aging#fitness#joint-health
Detox Myths Debunked: Your Body Detoxes Itself—Try Real Habits Instead
health8 days ago

Detox Myths Debunked: Your Body Detoxes Itself—Try Real Habits Instead

Detox diets and juice cleanses don’t remove toxins or improve health; the body’s liver, kidneys, and other systems already detoxify naturally, and many commercial detoxes are low in calories or carry risks (laxatives, unpasteurized juice, colonics). Instead, adopt evidence-based habits like eating a colorful plant-forward diet, increasing fiber, staying hydrated, practicing deep breathing, and reducing exposure to toxins.

via SELF Magazine|
#detox#detoxes#health
Ditch doomscrolling for podcasts: a sleep doctor’s trick to quiet 3 a.m. wake-ups
wellness8 days ago

Ditch doomscrolling for podcasts: a sleep doctor’s trick to quiet 3 a.m. wake-ups

A board-certified sleep doctor recommends swapping nightly screen time (TV/doomscrolling) for audio-based wind-downs—podcasts, audiobooks, or music with a sleep timer—to reduce stimulation and light exposure, which can help with insomnia and waking up at 3 a.m. The piece also stresses a consistent pre-bed routine and a firm cutoff for screens to improve sleep quality.

via Tom's Guide|
#bedtime#insomnia#podcasts
Beat the 2 PM Slump by Aligning With Your Body Clock
wellness8 days ago

Beat the 2 PM Slump by Aligning With Your Body Clock

The article explains that the familiar afternoon energy dip is tied to our circadian clock, with a natural slump between 1 and 4 p.m., and offers practical steps to combat it: start the day with bright light (and use 10,000-lux lamps in darker months), keep a consistent bedtime to avoid social jet lag, consider shifting to an earlier wake time if possible, use short 30-minute naps if needed, incorporate light exercise, avoid high-carb lunches and front-load calories with a big breakfast followed by a lighter, high-protein lunch, limit blue-light at night and practice good sleep hygiene, and consider nightly magnesium to improve sleep. The overarching goal is to anchor your day to your circadian rhythm to improve alertness and performance.

via GQ|
#circadian-rhythm#energy#light-exposure
Outdoor therapy goes mainstream as clinicians embrace nature-based sessions
wellbeing-mind10 days ago

Outdoor therapy goes mainstream as clinicians embrace nature-based sessions

A growing number of therapists are offering outdoor therapy—such as walk-and-talks and nature-based sessions—citing mood and memory benefits. Clinicians report clients opening up more during movement and in natural settings, drawing on research and real-world experiments, while weather and practicalities can affect how widely the approach is adopted.

via The Washington Post|
#brain-health#mental-health#outdoor-recreation
Move more, load muscles, and fear less: a geriatric PT’s guide to aging actively
wellness12 days ago

Move more, load muscles, and fear less: a geriatric PT’s guide to aging actively

A board-certified geriatric physical therapist explains that aging-related weakness and frailty can be slowed by staying active, regularly loading muscles, and breaking activity into short, practical bursts; she emphasizes moving throughout the day, overcoming fear of activity, and working with a licensed PT to safely build strength, balance, and independence.

via Fit&Well|
#aging#exercise#frailty
wellness13 days ago

Weight-Loss Drugs Getting Cheaper, Doctors Explain Who Qualifies

After Aishwarya Mohanraj’s Mounjaro confession, Soha Ali Khan discusses price with doctors: lower doses around Rs 12,000 per month (recently down to about Rs 10,000), higher doses about Rs 20,000–22,000, with overall monthly costs roughly Rs 12,000–20,000; prices are expected to fall as more companies produce them, but not everyone qualifies—BMI thresholds and co-morbid conditions determine eligibility, and medical supervision is essential due to side effects.

via NDTV|
#bmi-eligibility#mounjaro#price
Potassium Power: 10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure
wellness29 days ago

Potassium Power: 10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure

Americans largely under-consume potassium, a nutrient vital for fluid balance, muscle function, and heart health. The piece lists 10 potassium-rich foods (tomato paste, lentils, avocado, dried apricots, bananas, citrus, melons, kiwi, potatoes, coconut water) and notes the NIH guideline of about 3,400 mg daily; it argues for getting potassium from foods rather than supplements to support blood pressure and cardiovascular health.

via GQ|
#blood-pressure#diet#heart-health