Sleep Better Tonight!

August 14, 2012 12:03 pm

If you have trouble sleeping, or don't feel rested in the morning, you're not alone. Thousands of people suffer from poor sleep and insomnia, but that doesn't mean you're destined for sleepless nights forever! Check out these simple, easy tips that you can incorporate into your lifestyle today.

  • Avoid screens before bed. iPads, smartphones, and TVs can disrupt your body's natural cycle, making it hard to fall asleep and difficult to stay asleep
  • Try to go to bed at the same time each night, and to wake up at the same time each morning. A regular routine can establish a good rhythm for your body.
  • Read a book or a magazine right before bed. The energy it takes to read the printed page can help you relax gently into sleep.
  • Don't drink caffeine or alcohol close to bedtime. We all know coffee can keep you awake, but alcohol impacts restful sleep as well
  • Do some light exercise. Exercise in general may help get better sleep, but it's better to do some light stretching than to do full-on cardio in the hours before bedtime.

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Have You Heard These Classic Jazz Records?

August 7, 2012 12:10 pm

If you’re longing for the soulful tunes of days-gone-by, you’re not out of luck. Stock your CD shelves or fill your iPod with these classic jazz albums that will offer you a musical trip back in time.

  • Free Jazz by Ornette Coleman
  • Blue Train, John Coltrane
  • Night at the Village Vanguard, Sonny Rollins
  • Takin Off, Herbie Hancock
  • A Love Supreme, John Coltrane
  • Getz/Gilberto, Stan Getz
  • Hello Dolly, Louis Armstrong

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Foods That Strengthen Your Bones

July 24, 2012 12:08 pm

If you’re hoping to stave off osteoporosis and increase bone density, a simple dietary change could do just the trick. Incorporate more of these foods into your diet for strong, healthy bones.

  • Vegetables, especially dark, leafy greens, and also roots and stalks – these veggies provide you with essential iron and calcium. They also give you vitamins K and C, which, when combined with protein, help build healthy collagen.
  • Protein, like animal based-protein, beans, and soy foods – these foods will again build collagen.
  • Whole grains – whole grains are rich in magnesium, another essential for bone health.
  • Nuts and seeds – these food items are rich in minerals which help to boost bone density by stabilizing your mineral balance.
  • Healthy fats – fats such as olive oil, nut oils, and nut butters offer your body fat-soluble vitamins that are needed by the bones.

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