Health News with Steven and Mady - Hidden Sugar and Why Sleep Gets Harder with Age

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Those seemingly healthy granola bars and yogurts you're reaching for? They might be delivering more sugar than a candy bar. The refreshing fruit sorbet you chose over ice cream? It could be packing twice the sugar. We're pulling back the curtain on the hidden sugar epidemic that's hijacking our health one "nutritious" bite at a time.

The numbers are staggering – the average American consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily, and most of it sneaks in through foods we don't even register as sweet. A small triple mocha frozen coffee packs a jaw-dropping 85 grams of sugar, while those four pumps of vanilla syrup in your morning latte add 20 grams before you even count the milk. We're breaking down exactly where these sugars hide and sharing practical alternatives, including Stephen's killer homemade ranch dressing and Maddie's simple recipe for sugar-free sorbet and yogurt that actually tastes delicious.

Then we tackle why quality sleep becomes more elusive as we age. It's not just in your head – your body chemistry literally changes, with shifting circadian rhythms and declining melatonin production working against you. From the impact of blue light to the surprising effectiveness of lavender oil on your feet (yes, really!), we offer science-backed strategies to reclaim restful nights without expensive gadgets or medications. Whether you're fighting afternoon energy crashes or middle-of-the-night wake-ups, this episode delivers simple, actionable health insights you can implement today. Subscribe now and share with a friend who's either a sugar lover or a nap lover – so basically, everyone you know.

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