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Read the latest blog posts from lifestyle medicine experts at Stanford University covering health topics related to healthy aging.
Middlescence
Barbara Waxman, our Gratitude & Purpose Pillar Co-Head and Advisory Board Member, comments on this expansive life stage.
5 Simple Changes to Your Bedroom for Better Sleep
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 pills, or undergoing sleep therapy, the first step is to ensure your bedroom environment is conducive to falling—and staying—asleep. “The bedroom should be like a cave—dark, cool, and quiet,” says Cheri D. Mah, MD, MS, a sleep physician and co-head of...
How to Beat Jet Lag and Get Better Sleep While Traveling
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 to sleep and travel, there are so many factors to consider: How many time zones are we crossing? Are we traveling eastward or westward? How long will we be in the new...