Today, millions of Americans are suffering from an epidemic of insomnia and anxiety. Some experts figure that up to 50 percent of us toss and turn when we go to bed and have issues falling asleep.1 And more than 30 percent of us experience an anxiety disorder each year.2 But, [...]
Household maintenance projects are considered “boring,” by some. Just consider the phrase “watching paint dry,” which is supposed to be the epitome of boredom. But while literally watching paint dry or carrying out other routine DIY tasks might feel unexciting, according to new research they’re improving your mental health. It’s [...]
Being rushed to the hospital for a health emergency such as appendicitis, intestinal obstruction, or inflammation of the gall bladder will cause a great deal of pain and physical and emotional stress. On top of this are the sights and sounds of the hospital environment which can be unnerving for [...]
Over the last two decades the number of people living with this painful medical condition has more than doubled from 20 to 42 million worldwide. The pace of increase is described by experts as “astonishing,” with rates rising quickest here in North America. Conventional doctors are at odds on how [...]
