How are pets helpful to children? Pet dogs have been linked with health benefits for adults, as promoted by the US Public Health Service (USPHS). Pets can stimulate conversation, creating an ice-breaking effect that alleviates social anxiety. Dogs also tend to follow human communicative cues, which could help in emotional development. Children aged 7-8 years…
What is the optimal temperature for sleep? When you’re trying to sleep, your brain loves the cold. Wearing a cooling cap helped insomniacs snooze almost as well as people without sleep problems, found a study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and there’s also some evidence that yawning helps your brain offload heat…
Exercise a first line treatment for anxiety and depression? Mental health providers swear by exercise as a primary form of treatment for depression, anxiety and other mood disorders. Research has shown again and again that patients who follow regular exercise regimens see improvement in their mood -- improvements comparable to that of those treated with…
What is the best position for sleep? Well, based on people I have seen with the least wrinkles and volume loss of their face, I would recommend the back. Side sleeping as well as on the back have health benefits with the stomach being the worst possible position in terms of everything. Many providers agree…
Just how bad is social media for teens? The pressure to be available 24/7 on social media may lead to poorer sleep quality as well as an increased risk of depression and anxiety in teens, according to a new study. In the study, researchers asked 467 teenagers ages 11 to 17 about their use of…