Getting a sufficient amount of quality sleep can be difficult for many, but a few changes can have a significant impact, according to the Mayo Clinic.  

Much of the requirement for getting a good night's rest revolves around controlling the environment in which a person is sleeping and developing routines that aid a person in transitioning from awake time to sleep time.

A big part of training the body to sleep better involves  having a consistent sleep schedule.

People deficient in vitamin D might have a greater risk of developing diabetes, researchers find in a new study. Study links vitamin D deficiency, higher diabetes risk.

A few weeks ago, I wrote about why vitamin D is so important . Now, a new study from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Seoul National University, covering 10 years, have new findings.

"But this paper and past research indicate there is a strong association…”

Sound impossible?  A little forward planning can keep you off sugar-loaded convenience snacks and help you enjoy delicious-yet-nutritious foods instead because we know it’s tough to make good nutrition a priority when your life is filled with business meetings, social activities, or kid’s events. The experts say we should all get 2 servings of fruit and 7 servings of vegetables each day.  So, how’s that working out for you?  Here are a few healthy options to consider when eating on the go.

In “Stressed Out?  Not anymore!” part one we asked the questions:  
True/False
Stress is good for your health?  _________
Stress is bad for your health?  _________
The answer to both questions is true.  
Stress is actually a natural part of life.  However, too much negative stress can lead to serious health issues.
Today, let’s talk about the negative Stressed Out solution.
Remember, stress is our body’s natural response to any type of change in our lives.  So, naturally, what we put into our body can help or hurt us.  

There are simple do’s and don’ts to help manage stress.