Which U.S. Cities Are the Most Sleep-Deprived?

Which U.S. Cities Are the Most Sleep-Deprived?

If you have ever lain awake staring at the ceiling, you are in very good company. One study found that nearly 15 percent of Americans have trouble falling asleep. Another 18 percent struggle to stay asleep through the night. But here is something interesting: where...
Smart Protein Swaps for Seniors’ Wellness

Smart Protein Swaps for Seniors’ Wellness

Here is something worth remembering the next time you are standing in the meat aisle: eating well does not mean buying the most expensive cut in the case. When it comes to protein, strategy matters more than price. A few smart choices can help you build satisfying,...
She Survived WWII. At 86, She Still Runs Competitively

She Survived WWII. At 86, She Still Runs Competitively

Ecris Williams was born in Berlin in 1938. She grew up in a city torn apart by World War II. She survived it. Her parents did not. She eventually married, moved to the United States, and raised her children here. And somewhere along the way, a German Olympian told her...
7 Things Your Bedtime Reading Habit Says About You

7 Things Your Bedtime Reading Habit Says About You

If you can not fall asleep without reading a few pages first, you are in good company. Plenty of us have been doing it for years. But according to one psychologist, that nightly habit says quite a bit about who you are. Psychologists at the Hope for Depression...
Why Crowds Wear You Out And How to Bounce Back

Why Crowds Wear You Out And How to Bounce Back

You finally go to a family reunion, a ballgame, or a holiday party. Everyone around you seems to be having a great time. And you are, too, until suddenly you are not. By the time you get home, you feel completely wiped out. Sound familiar? You are not alone. And...