Wellness

More research is needed to understand how different components of sleep affect cardiometabolic health and the interventions that may optimize sleep health, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement

About 50 to 70 million Americans have sleep disorders, and 1 in 3 adults do not regularly get the recommended amount of uninterrupted sleep they need to protect their health.

If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, there are ways to get help.

Aging is the progressive decline of the human body’s function that results from a combination of genetic, environmental, and metabolic factors. As our cells accumulate damage, important systemic processes within the body become dysregulated, leading to an increased rate of disease and mortality.

Millions of older adults will lack the support they need to safely age at home unless new strategies are developed and policies are changed to retain and recruit caregivers.

“With aging, you start losing muscle mass, muscle strength, and have some limitations with your activities,” says Dr. Rosaly Correa-de-Araujo, an aging expert at NIH.

Turns out they might be even better for your gut health than we realized—here’s why.

Benefits can be seen in as little as two weeks after following the diet.

Music — whether humming a tune, singing a song, listening to the radio or playing in a band — can make us feel good. But a melody can do much more than put a smile on your face. Research has found that music can improve brain function and mental well-being, especially in older adults.

We know exercise is good for us. Cardiovascular activities boost heart health, and strength training builds stronger muscles and bones. But we don’t hear as much about stretching. Do you really need to do it?