Today, more doctors are giving patients “nature prescriptions”—recommending they spend time surrounded by plants, water and sunshine to improve their health and happiness. And studies have shown ...

A healthy diet and regular exercise have long been staples of weight management. But research shows that the role of sleep, which helps to regulate appetite hormones and calorie intake, is just as ...

Deep sleep refers to slow-wave sleep — a stage in the sleep cycle when brain waves slow down. Getting enough deep sleep is crucial for numerous bodily functions. But how to increase deep sleep isn’t ...

Ever notice how everything seems harder after a night of tossing and turning? Your mood tanks, your energy disappears, and weirdly enough, your jeans might feel tighter too. That’s not your ...

Contrary to what many people think, sleep is not an inactive state. During sleep our bodies are doing lots of important work—repairing cells and tissues, restoring full, healthy function to our immune ...

When patients share their struggles with falling asleep or staying asleep, physicians should try to assess whether obesity is playing a role. During discussions with your patients, acknowledge those ...