After earning a science degree from Stockton University, Kristen Fischer (www.kristenfischer.com) decided to pursue writing instead. Since then, she has written about women's health, psychology, parenting, mental health--and everything in between. Her work has been published at Prevention, WebMD, Healthline, Motherly, and Parade. Kristen loves translating scientific jargon so people are empowered about their health. She lives at the Jersey Shore with her husband, son, and four cats.
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Napping for This Long Could Reduce Your Diabetes Risk, Says Research

There could be a sneaky little link between your blood sugar and a daytime snooze. Here's how to know when you should catch a rest during the day.