7 Common Health Issues Faced by Students
Common health issues students face include stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, colds and flu, digestive trouble and back pain. Here's how to cope.
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Common health issues students face include stress, insomnia, depression, anxiety, colds and flu, digestive trouble and back pain. Here's how to cope.
To improve circulation and get better sleep, stay active, drink enough water, stretch and skip evening caffeine. See a doctor if leg pain persists.
How do you know a mattress is good quality? Check support, firmness, materials, durability and trial terms, and replace it about every 6 to 8 years.
Five tips to relieve stress at bedtime: mindfulness, a calming routine, less caffeine and alcohol, airplane mode and planning tomorrow before bed.
Buying a memory foam mattress? Research reviews, set a budget, match firmness to your sleep position, check size, warranty, trial and cooling.
Build a better nightly routine: wind down, cut late caffeine, dim screens an hour before bed and prep for tomorrow. Tips for shift workers.
How can nurses sleep better? Protect sleep time, time caffeine carefully, use light to shift your body clock, keep a dark bedroom and nap wisely.
To deal with a snoring partner, try earplugs, white noise and side sleeping, and urge a doctor visit, since loud snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea.
Alcohol inhibits healthy sleep: it helps you nod off but suppresses REM, breaks up sleep later in the night, and worsens snoring and sleep apnea.
To find a massage therapist, set your goal, ask for referrals, confirm a state license, read reviews, share your health history, and ask about price.