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Grounded by the COVID-19 pandemic, therapy dogs provide comfort online

...dogs? Play with them on the ground? Set them free to explore, play or even sleep during the sessions? Nearly 80 people -- a mix of university students, staff members...

...dogs? Play with them on the ground? Set them free to explore, play or even sleep during the sessions? Nearly 80 people -- a mix of university students, staff members...

Why some people sleep better during the pandemic, and other tips for getting rest

...not get to sleep? One of the early sleep scientists said that if sleep has no function, it's the biggest mistake evolution ever made. That's the paradox of sleeping. You...

...not get to sleep? One of the early sleep scientists said that if sleep has no function, it's the biggest mistake evolution ever made. That's the paradox of sleeping. You...

What it was like to get a pacemaker at 19, and how it changed my life: Part 2

...sedatives that would put me to sleep. I had an eerie sensation that the sedatives weren't going to work well. I even started asking myself, "Should I do this?" Mohan...

...sedatives that would put me to sleep. I had an eerie sensation that the sedatives weren't going to work well. I even started asking myself, "Should I do this?" Mohan...

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When I was a teenager, I found out I have a serious heart condition: Part 1

...year. I found myself lying down often, needing more sleep and unable to stand for very long. Despite these symptoms, I wasn't ready to admit that I had a real...

...year. I found myself lying down often, needing more sleep and unable to stand for very long. Despite these symptoms, I wasn't ready to admit that I had a real...

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“Your health is paramount”: The mental health of health care workers during COVID-19

...of sleep." Accepting that it's normal to feel anxious and stressed in times of overwhelming situations can help prevent such emotions from spiraling out of control, she said, adding, "Remember:...

...of sleep." Accepting that it's normal to feel anxious and stressed in times of overwhelming situations can help prevent such emotions from spiraling out of control, she said, adding, "Remember:...

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Letter from New York City: What the coronavirus has taught me about a physician’s duty

...of sacrifice. I always knew that becoming a doctor required sacrificing sleep, free time and energy. However, for the first time, I'm getting a glimpse into what it's like to...

...of sacrifice. I always knew that becoming a doctor required sacrificing sleep, free time and energy. However, for the first time, I'm getting a glimpse into what it's like to...

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Feeling anxious about the coronavirus? A Stanford psychiatrist offers tips

...and definitely keep doing those things you usually do to stay healthy -- when you can. Try to get plenty of sleep, exercise and don't overeat or under-eat.   The...

...and definitely keep doing those things you usually do to stay healthy -- when you can. Try to get plenty of sleep, exercise and don't overeat or under-eat.   The...

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Even if you are virus-free, COVID-19 is affecting your health. Here’s what to do

...high quality sleep each night. Eat a heart-healthy, plant-predominant diet that emphasizes fibrous vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. Say no to that extra cookie.  COVID-19 has spawned unprecedented uncertainty, but...

...high quality sleep each night. Eat a heart-healthy, plant-predominant diet that emphasizes fibrous vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. Say no to that extra cookie.  COVID-19 has spawned unprecedented uncertainty, but...

Is your brain healthy? A Stanford neurologist offers tips

...sleep apnea), your brain function can be adversely affected. Studies show that higher quantity and quality of sleep lead to less amyloid (groups of proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease) buildup...

...sleep apnea), your brain function can be adversely affected. Studies show that higher quantity and quality of sleep lead to less amyloid (groups of proteins involved in Alzheimer's disease) buildup...

Behind the scenes with a Stanford pediatric surgeon

...usually go to sleep around 11 p.m. Stephanie Chao arrives at the hospital around 7 a.m. and checks in on her patients. Managing it all When I can carve out...

...usually go to sleep around 11 p.m. Stephanie Chao arrives at the hospital around 7 a.m. and checks in on her patients. Managing it all When I can carve out...

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Up next, the human “screenome” project

...sleep and physical fitness in people of all ages. Screens are also blamed for harming mental health and offering damaging influences ranging from fake news to online bullying. The problem,...

...sleep and physical fitness in people of all ages. Screens are also blamed for harming mental health and offering damaging influences ranging from fake news to online bullying. The problem,...

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In the Spotlight: Identifying hidden hurdles for mothers in medicine

...academically productive, all on no sleep. I started to realize that it wasn't just me; a lot of factors contribute to this being a particularly challenging time for women. Some...

...academically productive, all on no sleep. I started to realize that it wasn't just me; a lot of factors contribute to this being a particularly challenging time for women. Some...

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Self-care: The gift that keeps on giving

...a vacation. In his book The Anti-Depressant Book, Towery defines the "three pillars of self-care" as: Getting adequate sleep (seven to eight hours for most adults). Engaging in vigorous physical activity...

...a vacation. In his book The Anti-Depressant Book, Towery defines the "three pillars of self-care" as: Getting adequate sleep (seven to eight hours for most adults). Engaging in vigorous physical activity...

Sleep and the medical profession: An uneasy relationship

I have found that sleep and the medical profession have an uneasy relationship. Physicians, of course, recommend that patients get at least seven hours of sleep each night. But despite...

I have found that sleep and the medical profession have an uneasy relationship. Physicians, of course, recommend that patients get at least seven hours of sleep each night. But despite...

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Ouch: The psychology of pain — Part 2

...chronic pain also tend to rank high on depression, anxiety, sleep interference and anhedonia -- that is, inability to feel pleasure. I asked her if there's a "chicken and egg"...

...chronic pain also tend to rank high on depression, anxiety, sleep interference and anhedonia -- that is, inability to feel pleasure. I asked her if there's a "chicken and egg"...

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Inspired by a stay at Stanford Hospital, a teacher becomes a nurse

Soon after undergoing neurosurgery to treat moyamoya disease at Stanford Hospital, Bethel Tan was lying in bed, in too much pain to sleep. Seeing her awake, the nurse on the...

Soon after undergoing neurosurgery to treat moyamoya disease at Stanford Hospital, Bethel Tan was lying in bed, in too much pain to sleep. Seeing her awake, the nurse on the...