On November 4, Peter Diamandis published an article in  Time  magazine entitled,  Why Sleep Is the Key to Living Longer .  Then last night I had a revelation which could well be the key to solving my sleep problem.  Every night is an adventure, and I just might now have a clue to how to solve overcome sleeplessness.  I will test out some solutions and report how they went later,  For today, I'll focus on Diamandis. Is a 63-year old marketer, entrepreneur, engineer and physician. Is best known as the founder and chairman of the XPRIZE Foundation and leader of so many organizations linked to space and wellness.  Founded 25 companies. From the Bronx, he went to MIT, then on to Harvard Medical School.  But midway through, went back to get a master's degree in aeronautics and astronautics at MIT.  Returned to Harvard for his M.D. In 2008 co-founded Singularity University with Ray Kurzweil, who I will feature sometime soon. Now called the Ansa...

Oral health and overall health are closely linked.  More so, the condition of your teeth and gums is crucial to your well being.  Flossing is the dental equivalent to exercising for a longer life.  You need both, but much more, too. To begin, the mouth is the primary pathway into the body, and an ideal environment for bacteria, fungi and viruses.    Take  bacteria : They can double their numbers every 20 minutes. In your mouth are  700 strains , typically 20 billion microorganisms, and they shed an additional 100 billion every day. Bacteria harden into plaque. They cause: Cavities Tooth loss Bad breath Gum recession Gum bleeding (gingivitis) Periodontitis (gum disease) Greater susceptibility to high blood pressure, stroke, cardiac arrest and heart disease Furthermore: This is how the process works: As the inflammation from pathogens or periodontal disease damages the tiny blood vessels in your gums, oral bacteria are allowed to enter your bloodstream. ...

The medical profession generally discourages alcohol drinking at any age.  Basically, alcohol has caused traffic accidents, ruined family relationships and generally harmed the body of those who drink to excess.  For example,  alcohol is a factor  in about: 30% of suicides. 30% of fatal motor vehicle crashes. 40% of fatal burn injuries. 50% of fatal drownings and homicides. 65% of fatal falls. Over the past few decades, though,   research has shown that : Moderate drinking makes you 25% to 40% less likely to have a heart attack, stroke or suffer from hardening of your arteries. Turns out that "small" amounts of alcohol can raise your high density lipoprotein (HDL), which removes other forms of cholesterols from your body, thus lowering the risk of heart disease. Alcohol also increases bone density and brain health. Alcohol does enhance mood, relax you and aid in combatting insomnia. 70% of American adults drink alcohol.  Which ones are best? Red wine c...