To nap or not to nap?
Research has been mixed about whether napping is good. Napping may fragment sleep and cause disruptions during the night. Other research found benefits to napping and recommend short naps, especially as we age to...
Today is the first day of the rest of my life and I will take notice of the many positive things this day has to offer.
I live in the present and am confident about the future.
I...
Sleep Hygiene Tips Screen time: Turn off TVs, computers, tablets, smartphones, and game consoles one hour before bedtime
Caffeine: Avoid caffeine 6-8 hours before bedtime
Nicotine: Avoid nicotine before bedtime
Alcohol: Avoid alcohol after dinner
Sleeping Pills: Use sleep...
Free Apps Calculators for Rehab by OT Dude
CBT-i Coach - Designed by US Department for Veterans Affairs (VA) for people engaged in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia with a health provider or who have experienced symptoms of insomnia...
33 deaths have been confirmed in 24 states, up from 18 in the previous CDC announcement. Facts 4 days ago, on 10/3/2019, the CDC released on their front page titled, "Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping".
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Habits fall within the occupational therapy framework. However, habits can be hard to change. Whether for your personal goals or for our patients, using a compensatory technique can be very helpful for shaping our habits. Almost all of us carry...
Introduction
We all know how important sleep is to our health. We wrote a post on some tips to improve your sleep hygiene for a better night's sleep. Many people may take sleeping aids to help them sleep. Another important...