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- Sleep easy: 6 ways to adjust your bedroom so you get a good night’s rest
More than 35% of Americans get less than seven hours of sleep per night, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Although there are many factors that can impact sleep quality, experts say there are specific steps that people can take to help ensure a restful slumber — which is extremely important for maintaining good health. Fox News Digital spoke to two experts to identify the following six ways that a person's bedroom could be sabotaging their sleep — and what people should do instead. WWII-ERA MILITARY SLEEP METHOD COULD HELP INSOMNIACS NOD OFF QUICKLY, SOME CLAIM: 'PEACE AND CALM' Here's what to know. A person who is having trouble falling or staying asleep should try to lower the thermostat in the room or home, Dr. Shelby Harris, director of sleep health for the website Sleepopolis and a licensed clinical psychologist at Albert Einstein College… ..... Read More.2 days ago - 72-hour doctor strike to cause extreme disruption
A three-day walkout by junior doctors and consultants began on Monday as the pay dispute escalates. ..... Read More.2 days ago - COVID vaccine poll finds more than half of adults are likely to say ‘no thanks’ to the v...Among U.S. adults, 52% say they will "probably" or "definitely" not get the new COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation) COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor poll. Conversely, 23% of adults "definitely" plan to get the vaccine — while another 23% will "probably" get it. Among the people who said they "definitely" or "probably" will get the new shot, most are Democrats and/or at least 65 years old, the poll found. NEW COVID POLL: DEMOCRATS HAVE A ‘PARTICULARLY NEGATIVE’ OUTLOOK, ARE MOST LIKELY TO KEEP WEARING MASKS Seventy percent of Democrats plan to get the new vaccine. That's compared to just 24% of Republicans. The survey, which was conducted between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13, polled 1,296 U.S. adults via online and telephone polls. Based in San Francisco, KFF is a self-described "independent source for health policy research, polling and journalism." FAUCI ‘CONCERNED’ PEOPLE WON’T COMPLY IF MASKING RECOMMENDATIONS… ..... Read More.2 days ago
- Cell phone shocker as 97% of kids use their device during school hours and beyond, says studyMobile phones just might be young people's best friend, whether their parents like it or not. A new study from Common Sense Media, a nonprofit group in San Francisco, California, researched phone usage among a diverse group of 203 kids aged 11 to 17 — and the results were startling, experts say. The researchers found that smartphones have become a "constant companion" for young people, according to a news release, although results varied. Kids spent a median of 4.5 hours per day on their phones, with the maximum amount of time reaching 16 hours, according to the study. PHONE CALL ETIQUETTE FOR TODAY: BEST TO ‘OPT FOR A TEXT MESSAGE,’ EXPERT ADVISES Most teens check their phones frequently, ranging from two to 498 times per day. Adolescents were more likely to check their phones over 100 times a day, the study found. A whopping 97% of kids used their phones… ..... Read More.3 days ago
- Bruce Springsteen postpones tour to recover from peptic ulcer disease: What to know about the condit...On the advice of his doctor, legendary singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen, who recently turned 74, postponed his worldwide tour to continue recovering from a digestive condition that many people born in the U.S.A. can relate to: peptic ulcer disease. "Thanks to all my friends and fans for your good wishes, encouragement and support," he posted on Instagram on Sept 27. "I'm on the mend and can't wait to see you all next year." TKTKTKTKKTTK A statement shared on his Instagram reads, "Bruce Springsteen has continued to recover steadily from peptic ulcer disease over the past few weeks and will continue treatment through the rest of the year on doctor's advice." Starting this February, the tour was his first since 2017 with the E Street Band. It originally began in the United States, then continued through Britain and Europe before the band returned to the U.S. in August. Springsteen previously canceled eight shows… ..... Read More.4 days ago
- 5 common myths and misconceptions about breast cancer, according to a doctorOne in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime — but despite its prevalence, there are still some common myths surrounding the disease, according to experts. Dr. Megan Kalambo, associate professor at the Department of Breast Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, shared with Fox News Digital some of the main misconceptions she has seen among women. While a breast lump is the most common symptom of breast cancer, the absence of one doesn't mean breast cancer is not present, Kalambo warned. BREAST CANCER DRUG COULD HAVE POTENTIALLY SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT, NEW RESEARCH REVEALS "Many women diagnosed with breast cancer never have any signs or symptoms, which is why getting an annual screening mammogram is so important," she said. "Mammograms are often able to detect early-stage breast cancer before any symptoms." There are a number of additional breast signs… ..... Read More.4 days ago
- Fishing and its health benefits: The more men go fishing, the better their mental health, study find...Casting a line could reel in a lot more than the catch of the day. A recent study has shown that men who enjoy fishing as a hobby may have better mental health. The study, conducted by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, Ulster University, and Queen’s University, Belfast, found that fishing on a regular basis contributed to a lower risk of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and other mental health conditions. Researchers polled 1,752 males about their fishing activities, as well as other factors including previous mental illness, exercise and overall well-being. FISHING TRIPS FOR VETERANS: NONPROFIT BOOSTS HEROES' MENTAL HEALTH WITH 'CALMING EXPERIENCE' The participants who said they fished on a regular basis were nearly 17% less likely to have experienced mental health conditions compared to men who did not fish frequently. The more often the men fished, the better their mental health, according to the study, which… ..... Read More.4 days ago
- Underage drinking dangers: These are the states with the highest rates of teen alcohol use, study fi...A new study done by addiction recovery resource Addiction Treatment Magazine has revealed the states that have the highest and lowest prevalence of underage drinking. Researchers looked at the number of young people between the ages of 12 and 20 who had consumed an alcoholic drink within the last month and had participated in binge-drinking, which is classified as consuming four or more drinks in one sitting, according to a press release on the publication’s website. The data was drawn from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) based on the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. DRINKING ALCOHOL WEEKLY COULD BE CONNECTED TO 61 DIFFERENT DISEASES, STUDY FINDS The study determined that the state of Vermont has the highest prevalence of drinkers between the ages of 12 and 20 in the U.S., according to the release. Nearly 25% of minors in the state had consumed… ..... Read More.4 days ago
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