Let It Go: Mental Breaks After Work Improve Sleep
Doing something relaxing after work such as listening to music or going for a walk could help improve sleep, according to new research. Photo: Pexels.com Newswise — WASHINGTON — If you’ve had a bad...
View Article7 Facts About Exercise & Sleep
Whether you have trouble falling asleep or staying awake, regular exercise can help regulate your sleep cycle and help you sleep more soundly. Here’s why: By Sasha Kildare #1) A University of...
View ArticleIt’s Not Just for Kids—Even Adults Appear to Benefit from a Regular Bedtime
A new study shows that regulating your sleep—particularly going to bed at a similar time every night—can help both your longterm mental health and heart health. Sufficient sleep has been proven to...
View ArticleGetting Motivated When the Alarm Goes Off
Helpful motivation tips for getting up and moving in the morning when depression tries to keep us in bed. Getty Images I’ve been depressed for some time and all I want to do is sleep. How can I...
View ArticleSet Your Body Clock for Better Sleep
Depressions and sleep problems often go hand in hand. Establishing a strict daily routine will help reset the body’s “master clock” and improve your rest. Problems with sleep are such a common symptom...
View ArticleA Simple but Effective Strategy for a Good Night’s Sleep
It’s the middle of the night, and suddenly you are wide awake. What do you do? Count sheep? Toss and turn? Plan for a predawn start to your day? You could try that. Or you could follow my advice and...
View ArticleHow Our Electronic Devices Are Damaging Our Sleep
The short-wavelength blue light emitted by the screens we watch—computers, smartphones, and tablets—disrupts our internal body clock and exacerbates symptoms of anxiety and depression. Here’s how we...
View ArticleAnxiety & Worry: How to Beat the “Sunday Night Scaries”
Familiar with the “Sunday Scaries”—when the weekend winds down, your anxiety revs up, and you feel impending dread? We have straightforward strategies that can help. Working for the Weekend “I was on...
View ArticleAsk the Doctor: Do I Need to Treat Insomnia & Depression Separately?
Trouble sleeping can be a common symptom in depression, but research shows that insomnia often has a separate life and requires separate treatment. Do I Need to Treat Sleep Problems Separately from My...
View ArticleThe Physical Signs of Depression
We experience depression not just in our minds but with physical symptoms as well. Recognizing headaches, joint pain, and GI trouble associated with depression is key for optimal treatment. Getty...
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