Sleep and hormones protect our hearts, our memory and keeps our waist lines from bulging. They also help to keep diabetes, obesity, stress and chronic diseases in check.

Hormones can wreak havoc on sleep, and sleep can wreak havoc on hormones.

Studies show that too little sleep may disrupt the balance of the hormones that regulate your hunger and appetite and increase the risk of weight gain.

Ageology, Chicago's premier anti-aging network, celebrates American Heart Month and encourages men and women to make heart-healthy changes.