Author

Shopper's Voice


Health spotlight: ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neuro-developmental disorder that affects both children and adults and can interfere with daily functioning and social interactions.   The symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Inattention symptoms include difficulty focusing on tasks, being easily distracted, forgetfulness, and losing things. Hyperactivity symptoms include excessive talking, fidgeting, and […]

Read more

How to get a better night sleep

Insomnia is a common sleep disorder, more common in women than men, characterized by difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night or waking earlier than needed — or any combination of these.   Short-term insomnia — lasting a few days or weeks and often triggered by stress — occurs in up to 50% of […]

Read more

The benefits of mindfulness and meditation

The age of mindfulness and meditation is here. Once relegated to a “hippy” activity, it’s estimated that as many as 500 million people meditate worldwide, including 14% of Americans.   First a couple of definitions are in order. People use the terms mindfulness and meditation interchangeably but, while they’re closely related, they’re not exactly the […]

Read more