1.Fill Your Empty Nest If your kids have moved out and your home feels empty, think about adopting a pet. People with cats and

   1.Choose Evening Snacks Wisely An oatmeal raisin cookie and a glass of milk can help you fall asleep. That’s because this snack includes complex

   1.Cancer: $225.8 Billion More than 15 million Americans have some form of cancer. But cancer death rates have been falling for more than 10

   1. Power Down The soft blue glow from a cell phone, tablet, or digital clock on your bedside table may hurt your sleep. Turn

   1.Over-the-Counter Painkillers Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), like ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen, can keep some prescription medications you take from working the way they should.

   1.Belly Position: Freefall About 7% of the population sleeps this way. You lie on your belly with your arms around a pillow and your

   1.Newborns and Infants They spend most of their time — about 70% — asleep. Experts think all that shut-eye is what helps them learn

   1.It Can Improve Your Memory Studies have shown that sleep plays an important role in storing memories. A nap can help you remember things

   1.FACT: Caffeine Provides a Mild Boost Whether in the form of coffee, soft drinks, or gum, caffeine can briefly increase alertness. Keep in mind

   1.Fewer Accidents Sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 highway crashes a year. Nodding off at the wheel isn’t the only problem. A lack of