Nearly half of American adults are regularly sleep-deprived, according to a Gallup poll that has been tracking people’s sleep habits for decades.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans do not only work longer and take less time off than Europeans, and as of late, even the Japanese, they also seem unable to reap the benefits of their holidays as much in terms of recreation and rejuvenation.
Summer is the time for picnics, barbecues and outdoor cooking. Unfortunately, it is also a time when more people fall ill from food poisoning due to warm temperatures and unsafe storing and handling of perishable foods.
Whether you are a diehard fan of football – or, as Americans call it, “soccer” – or not so much, it is impossible to escape the World Cup fever that has gripped the globe again this summer.
Of course, you knew already that you should eat right, exercise regularly, not smoke, and not drink too much alcohol.
The summer months should be a time when children are especially active, play sports, enjoy the outdoors, and perhaps even eat better because there are more occasions for family dinners.
For the longest time, nutrition experts have emphasized the importance of eating breakfast.
Beauty may only be skin deep, as the 1966 hit song by The Temptations famously reminds us, but the fact is that the appearance of our skin does tell quite a bit about our health and wellbeing.
That regular exercise is important for good health is old news. From controlling weight and staying in shape, to fending off disease, to aging well, being physically active is a central component of wellbeing.
Despite of modest gains in the fight against the obesity epidemic in recent years, health experts still don’t seem to have a definite answer to what exactly causes weight problems on such a large scale, not only here in the United States but, progressively, around the world.
Being regularly overworked and stressed out likely leads to health problems long-term, but feeling bored or having too much time on your hands can also have negative effects, a government-sponsored study said.
Healthy aging entails multiple aspects, among them eating right, exercising regularly, and preventing mental decline. Achieving some of these may be easier than others. No matter how well we do our part, nature has a say in all of them, too.
ummer is officially about to begin. Sunshine and warm weather should put a smile on your face and make you happy. Well, it does not work for everyone.
Scientists have long warned that some of our modern-day eating habits are not only harmful to our personal health but also to the planet.
They saw themselves as trail blazers and pioneers. They broke rules and redefined values. They took much for granted and expected more. They vowed to be forever young.
It’s no secret that Americans spend too much time sitting. Long hours working in offices, commuting in cars and watching TV or playing video games for relaxation render many of us near motionless for entire days.
Among the many capabilities that distinguish us humans from other earthly creatures is the ability to forecast future events and prepare accordingly.
When people hear the word “diet,” most think of calorie restriction, deprivation, making up for past indulgences, and so forth.
Although there is certainly no shortage of nutritional advice today, most consumers remain painfully confused about the quality of their food choices. The reason is not only lack of interest or education but also how relevant information is conveyed.
Finding ways to extend the human lifespan by observing certain diet and lifestyle regimens has been a centuries-old quest.
