By Patricia Geraghty FNP-BC, WHNP In our culture we treat sleep almost as a luxury, if you’ve made it through your “to do” list, then you can sleep. We might even consider it a badge of honor; “I’ve only slept 5 hours in the past two days.” Even the numbers show we are sleeping much less now than we did in the past. Between 1985 and 2004, the U.S. population went from about 15-20% of…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA The topic of sleep seems to be everywhere now. It’s a popular topic and it’s getting a lot of attention. Lack of sleep is a public health problem. The proper amount of sleep is essential to good health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 3 adults don’t get enough sleep. Lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your health, and according to the National Institutes…
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By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA A healthy lifestyle is all about the small steps or actions that we take because it can have a big impact on our wellbeing. Watch as Barbara Ficarra talks about simple lifestyle tips you can do every day to live a healthier and happy life. From mastering the moment, to getting the right amount of sleep to expressing gratitude and kindness, and keeping your thoughts positive; Barbara dishes with…
Read More...By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA Media: On-Camera – TV WTNH NEWS 8 – CT STYLE I was thrilled to join hosts Ryan Kristafer and Teresa Dufour at WTNH News 8 on CT Style to discuss 5 healthy ways to help boost happiness. (Clip coming soon.) Update: Watch here. Connect with Barbara | Stay in touch • Visit Healthin30 • Follow Barbara on Twitter • Like Healthin30 | Like Barbara Ficarra • Become a Fan and Like Barbara on The Huffington Post…
Read More...By Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA One word to describe social media is engagement. Social media allows relationships to develop and it fosters connection among the community. A two-way conversation emerges and collaboration surfaces. Twitter, one platform in the social media arena, allows real-time communication to occur in 140 characters or less. Sharecare’s recent Twitter chat engaged the community with information to help them learn about the importance of sleep. Sharecare’s sleep experts gathered online…
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