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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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 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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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...
...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,...
...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...
...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...
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...
...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"...
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...