Circadian preference and college student beliefs about how to cope with sleepiness This study examined college students' beliefs about effective ways to relieve sleepiness to see whether they were related to their circadian preferences (i... Digdon,L Nancy - 《Biological Rhythm Research》 被引量: ...
However, earlystudies have shownthat playing video games before bedtime is correlated with “a reduction of Total Sleep Time (TST) and an increase of Sleep Onset Latency (SOL), modifications of the REM sleep and Slow Wave Sleep (SWS), and increased sleepiness and self-perceived fatigue.” In...
Stimulus control therapy:requires you to make rules such as using the bed for sleep and sex only, leaving it if you can’t fall asleep for 20 minutes, go to bed only if you’re exhausted. However, it’s critical that you’re true to yourself when following these rules. Relaxation techn...
Suddenly withdrawing all caffeine from your diet can cause some temporary withdrawal symptoms while your body adjusts to the change. That can include sleepiness as well as some temporary constipation. But back to fluids: there is one time that drinking more fluids really can help with constipation...
His misdiagnosis taught him the importance of questioning, and seeking second opinions, especially when it came to something as crucial as health. Just like Juliet, James’ doctors prescribed a drug called Retallin that promotes wakefulness and reduces excessive daytime sleepiness, but he found it ...
This means you shouldn't be feeling any significant sleepiness or drowsiness during the day. If you find that you are still tired after getting seven to nine hours of sleep, it might be a sign of a bigger health issue that requires professional help. Don't assume you have insomnia. Dr....
Long-acting prescription allergy treatment antihistamines, such as cetirizine (Zyrtec), fexofenadine (Allegra), and loratadine (Claritin), can relieve symptoms without causing sleepiness. They are meant to be taken for months at a time, even indefinitely. Most have to be taken only once a day an...
Other symptoms of insomnia are waking up too early and dealing with one daytime issue like sleepiness, problems with mood or concentration, accidents while driving or at work, and experiencing tiredness. Your doctor will perform a physical exam, sleep, and medical history to find out the cause...
‘Time to get sleepy.’‘A hot-water immersion will cause blood flow to the extremities (notice how your skin gets flushed after a Jacuzzi or asauna?) and away from your vital organs, lowering your core body temperature and encouraging sleepiness.” Michael J. Breus, Ph.D., author ofThe...
Bright light is a powerful energy booster because it puts the brakes on melatonin, the "sleepiness hormone" that your brain churns out in order to start sleep. Since darkness triggers melatonin's release, you can counteract its snooze-inducing effects by opening your shades to let in sunlight...