Facebook is an easy way to stay in touch with the old high school gang, share funny photos from your family vacation and wish your wide circle of friends a happy birthday without springing for a stamp. But there’s a downside, too: When you’re sitting behind a computer screen, it’s easy to mishandle conversations on …

What we can learn about sleep hygiene from those eight-hours-a-night folks. A Thermostat Set to 65 “Quiet, dark, and cool has always been the rule for good sleep,” says James Maas, PhD, a consultant on sleep and performance and CEO of Sleep for Success. “We now know that 65 degrees Fahrenheit promotes the deepest and …

We’ve all had hiccups—the involuntary contractions of the diaphragm muscle—and they’re both annoying and embarrassing, especially when they go on for an extended period. Here’s what causes hiccups so you can work on preventing them. Eating too fast Hiccups (medical term: singultus) are a very common condition that almost always resolves in a few minutes …

Almost every holiday season, I often find myself feeling less than merry. And, I know I’m not alone. With all the extra responsibilities on our plates, both personal and professional, it’s easy to feel more like curling up on the couch than caroling with your cousins. But after talking with my dear friend and professional …

Saudi Arabia has announced it will lift a ban on commercial cinemas that has lasted more than three decades. The ministry of culture and information said it would begin issuing licences immediately and that the first cinemas were expected to open in March 2018, BBC News reports. The measure is part of Crown Prince Mohammed …