by Bruce McEwen

[Bruce S. McEwen is a researcher in the Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at Rockefeller University, New York.]

By Deidre Williams

Updated: 07/26/08 9:31 AM

 

The theory: Chronic stress leads to weight gain, and chronic stress is at epidemic levels (just like obesity).

The research: Whole books have been written to explain how stress leads to weight gain -- "The Cortisol Connection: Why Stress Makes You Fat and Ruins Your Health -- and What You Can Do About It"; "Fat Around the Middle: How to Lose That Bulge for Good."

By Dr. Kay Judge and Dr. Maxine Barish-Wreden 6/20/2008

The swinging and hanging upside down helps keep own senses sharp as we age!

All have poeple stress and chronic pain who they are dealing with every day in their lives. Most people simply visit their doctor for some drugs prescribed to help relieve their stress and chronic pain. Unfortunately, most of these drugs affects later that the damage one way or another. There is another option for traditional medicine is very effective.Scientists have already prooven that biofeedback can cure chronic pain and reduce stress. Experts were using biofeedback techniques and machinery to train patients how to manage stress and pain for many years.

WESTCHESTER, Ill. – A research abstract that will be presented on Wednesday at SLEEP 2008, the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS), finds a link between normal sleep and healthy aging.

When I was a kid, I wanted to know how to fly, or to be a powerful wizard in a fantasy world. I wanted to fight evil sorcerers and rescue princesses and all that usual stuff. I can't say any of these has come true in my real life. And I don't think they will, either. I'd need a virtual reality machine for that.

A lot of us probably wish the scientists invented a virtual reality machine. Well, guess what...

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Survey: One-third of workers reported falling asleep on the job

Some companies offer workers a nap room or free fruit

Tired workers cost $100 billion in lost productivity, health care costs, absenteeism

To sleep better, have before-bed routine, cool bedroom, avoid caffeine after lunch