Sleep
Resetting Sleep For Back-to-School Success
Parents eagerly anticipate their kids’ return to school as the new school year approaches. With no reason to wake up early during the summer, many family sleep schedules have shifted and no longer align with the upcoming school routine. As school resumes in the fall, amidst all the preparations, ensuring they get enough sleep is Read more
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5 Morning Activities to Improve Sleep Quality and Well-Being
What you do as soon as you wake up is just as important as what you do during the day. This 10-minute morning routine, consisting of five activities, is designed to reboot your mind and body, preparing you for the day and setting you up for a good night’s sleep. Each activity aims to improve Read more
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Sweet Poison: The Truth About Sugar
According to the US Department of Agriculture, the average American consumes about 100 pounds of sugar annually. This intake doesn’t just come from sugary drinks and obvious sweets; a glance at ingredient labels reveals that nearly all processed foods contain sugar. If more people knew the truth about sugar and its poisoned effects on the Read more
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Top Mobile Apps and Devices for Sleep, Mental and Cognitive Self-Care
In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of oneself has become more crucial. Fortunately, technology has made integrating self-care into our daily routines easier. Mobile applications and wearable devices offer a range of features that can support and enhance our self-care efforts, from tracking physical activity to managing mental health. This library lists the top mobile Read more
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Stimulus Control to Improve Sleep
According to recent CDC data, 1 in 3 Americans reading this is not achieving enough quality sleep. But there’s hope. Lack of quality sleep can have severe negative impacts both mentally and physically. In working to improve my sleep quality and the sleep quality of the clients I treat, I have found that we all Read more
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An Easy Tip to Fall Asleep
The most common sleep problems I hear from my clients are difficulty falling asleep when they lie down at night and falling back to sleep during midnight awakenings. Well, there is a solution. Not only does research support the tips I will share in this article, but they seem to work for me and for Read more
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CBT-i Mobile App: A Self-Care Intervention for Insomnia
Data collected on the sleep of those living in the U.S. tells us that one in five adults is not getting enough sleep each night. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, an adult should achieve seven or more hours of sleep each night. In some cases, this lack of sleep is due to Read more
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Fight Daytime Fatigue: A Smart Application of Caffeine and Napping
Insomnia, staying up late for work or recreation, or events such as daylight-saving time can influence daytime fatigue. A simple technique can help you stay focused and alert when you find yourself highly sleepy during the day. Studies focusing on caffeine and napping have demonstrated that we can fight off fatigue through the intelligent use Read more
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Effects of Caffeine on Sleep Quality
Listen to this article on the Self-Maintenance of the Brain and Body Podcast. How does caffeine impacts your sleep quality, and when should you cease drinking caffeine to achieve quality sleep? Regulating caffeine consumption is a simple way to improve your sleep efficiency. Caffeine is considered a drug because it stimulates the nervous system causing Read more
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Listen to the Self-Maintenance of the Brain and Body Podcast
A short 3-5 minute weekly podcast sharing evidence-based self-care tips that can improve your health, performance, and overall wellness. Every Monday, I share a simple and easy-to-implement self-care idea with you and challenge you to create a positive change. Throughout these episodes, I discuss ways to improve sleep hygiene and mental health and strengthen the Read more
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