Many Americans are getting too little sleep and have too much stress. A new Gallup poll revealed 57% of adults would “feel better if they got more sleep,” while 42% said they get “as much sleep as they need.” These findings have nearly reversed in the last decade, Gallup noted in a press release. The last measurement in 2013 found …
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The girl who can’t smile: How a rare disorder became a young woman's ‘greatest gift’
Tayla Clement, 26, was born with a rare disorder that has made it impossible for her to smile — but she says she is grateful for it. Born and raised in New Zealand, Clement has Moebius syndrome, a neurological disease that affects one child out of every 50,000 to 500,000 born, research shows. Moebius occurs when a baby’s facial nerves …
Read More »Retirement and loneliness: 3 tips for seniors to combat sadness during their golden years
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For some seniors, retirement brings the unbridled joy of more time with loved ones — but for others, the golden years can end up being quite blue. More than a third of older …
Read More »A look at the merits of taking a mini sabbatical, or 'adult gap year'
If you daydream about getting a break from stress, you might picture a restful week of vacation or a long weekend away. But some people opt for something bigger, finding ways to take longer or more varied time away from the routine. Mini sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Or just gap months. The extended breaks range from quitting a job to …
Read More »Can we reverse Alzheimer’s disease? Experts suggest ‘new paradigm’ for combating dementia
With more people dying from Alzheimer’s disease than ever before, experts are emphasizing the importance of early diagnosis and intervention. The number of fatalities due to the disease increased by 141% between 2000 and 2021, according to the 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report. Also, the number of Americans living with the disease is on the rise as well …
Read More »Sleep disorders and suicide: A mental health expert reveals the concerning link
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). We’ve all experienced the irritability that comes with a lack of shuteye — but an extended period of poor sleep health could lead to far more serious effects than that. Some experts warn …
Read More »Prayer app reveals the most popular choices by America's college students during Lent
The most popular prayers by college students in America during Lent have surprised the team at Hallow, the Christian prayer app, its co-founder told Fox News Digital. “Across our partner college campuses, the most popular prayers on Hallow during Lent have been from our Pray40 Challenge,” Hallow co-founder Alessandro DiSanto said in an email exchange. The Pray40 challenge “explores the …
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