Is Sleeping Naked Better for Your Health?
When you’re crawling under the covers tonight, should you think twice about putting on your favorite pajamas? A National Sleep Foundation poll reports that 12% of Americans sleep au naturel and...
Jodi Helmer
About the Author
Jodi Helmer writes about health and wellness for publications like WebMD, AARP, Shape, Woman’s Day, Arthritis Today and Costco Connection among others. She often comes up with the best story ideas while hiking with her rescue dogs. You can read Jodi’s work or follow her on Twitter @helmerjodi.
Exercising in Polluted Areas Could be Bad For Your Health
You might not give much thought to the exhaust fumes from passing cars, emissions from local industries or agricultural pollutants during your morning walk, but exposure to pollution can take its...
Science Says: Short Bursts of Exercise Can Help You Live Longer
When it comes to the health benefits of walking, every step counts. The short bouts of exercise you get throughout the day — a 10-minute walk to the train station; a 5-minute hike up the stairs...
Tracking Your Steps Might Help You Lose Weight
The trick to getting more exercise could be as simple as tracking steps. A new study published in the journal PLOS One found that those who wore pedometers were more active than those who walked...
Sleep Expert Dr. G Explains the Sleep-Sickness Connection
If you’re feeling run down, a lack of sleep might be to blame. Your immune system depends on the right quantity of high-quality sleep to function properly. Spend too little time between the covers...