Wellness

Do you use your alarm’s snooze button every morning? If so, rest easy – it won’t harm your sleep quality and cognitive processes, results of a new study suggest.

Did you know? Tilting your head forward at a 45- to 60-degree angle – which we do when we’re looking down at our phones or other devices – can add 40-45 pounds of strain to your neck! All of this can add up to “tech neck” syndrome.

Do fewer daylight hours, less sunshine and colder weather leave you wishing you could hibernate until springtime? Here are some simple steps that can boost your mood and overall well-being.

Climbing 50 stairs a day is all it takes to reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by more than 20%, Tulane University researchers say.

A recent study of 70-year-olds in Sweden found that more than half who were diagnosed with glaucoma were unaware they had the disease.

Americans need to up their game on handwashing, using food thermometers and preventing cross-contamination in the kitchen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says.

Unhealthy snacking can undo the benefits of eating healthy meals, British researchers say.

In Episode 44, the S+H team examines the October issue’s feature story on respirable crystalline silica. Also, Suzi Craig, vice president of workplace mental health at Mental Health America, joins the podcast to discuss normalizing conversations and attitudes around mental health in the “Five Questions With …” segment. 

Parents should talk with a health care professional before giving melatonin supplements to kids and teens, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine cautions.

We often think of dogs and cats as members of our families. For some pet owners, this means feeding them “people food” as a treat. After all, a little bit can’t hurt – can it?