by Sharon Brock | Oct 21, 2025 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Energy
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd If getting consistent sleep seems elusive, you’re not alone. Roughly 60 million Americans experience insomnia each year, according to the National Sleep Foundation. However, before making an appointment with a sleep clinic, trying sleeping...
by Sharon Brock | Oct 21, 2025 | Restorative Sleep, Daily Habits, Energy
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Before we go on a big trip, we plan itineraries, book sightseeing tours, and search for the best restaurants. However, we don’t always plan how to achieve quality sleep, which is crucial for getting the most out of our vacation. When it comes...
by Sharon Brock | Oct 21, 2025 | Restorative Sleep, Energy
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a sleep disorder in which the airway becomes momentarily blocked by the tongue or soft tissue at the back of the throat, causing pauses in breathing (called apnea), as well as snoring, gasping, and multiple...
by Sharon Brock | May 22, 2024 | Daily Habits, Energy, Stress Management, Cognitive Enhancement, Mental Health
By Sharon Brock, MS, MEd Key Takeaways Research shows that cold water immersion (CWI) may improve mental health by increasing endorphin and norepinephrine levels. CWI may also improve resilience to stress by decreasing cortisol levels. CWI can be adapted to meet...
by Caitlin Aguirre, Adrian Vallejo, Matthew Kaufman | Mar 11, 2024 | Energy, Healthful Nutrition, Recovery, Supplements
By Caitlin Aguirre, Adrian Vallejo, Matthew Kaufman, MD This blog is part of our Supplements newsletter. If you like this content, sign up to receive our monthly newsletter! Key Takeaways: It is recommended to consult with a medical professional before taking the...
by Sharon Brock | Jan 23, 2024 | Energy, Healthful Nutrition, Recovery
By Sharon Brock, MEd, MS Key Takeaways: For adults aged 50+, we recommend consuming 1.2 – 1.6 grams of protein/kg of body weight per day (0.54 – 0.72 grams/pound body weight per day). For a 165-pound adult, this translates to roughly 90 – 120 grams...
