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Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 5:59 PM
Did all that turkey from
Thanksgiving make you want a nap? Since so many people find the
Holiday Season stressful, now is a good time to look at sleep
hygiene. We've heard getting enough sleep is good for us.
But if you are one of the many Americans who can't fall asleep at
night, that may be easier said than done. Here are some tips
for getting a good night's rest.
Exhausted is
different than sleepy:"Contrary to
what people think, being exhausted doesn't necessarily make people
sleep better," says Thomas Roth, PhD, director of the Sleep
Disorder Center at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. |
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Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 9:44 PM
With
Thanksgiving just around the corner there is usually more talk of
gratitude this time of year. But an attitude of gratitude is more than
just a tired cliche. Did you know that being grateful is beneficial
all year long?
Alert, enthusiastic, determined, energized: Self-guided
daily gratitude exercises in young adults resulted in higher reported
levels of positive states of alertness, enthusiasm, determination, and
energy compared to a focus on hassles or downward social comparison
(ways in which participants thought they were better off than others). |
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Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 7:23 AM
Having a healthy back begins with proper posture. Among other things, proper posture: Prevents fatigue because muscles are being used more efficiently, allowing the body to use less energy. Prevents strain or overuse problems. Prevents backache and muscular pain. Contributes to a good appearance.
So what
exactly is posture? Posture is the position you hold your body in,
whether it's while standing, sitting, or lying down. "Proper" posture
is when you hold your body (while standing, walking, sitting, and
lying) in positions where the least amount of strain is placed on the
supporting structures like muscles and ligaments. |
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