Former college lacrosse player and U-M faculty member Sarah Ketchen Lipson, PhD, explains (in a non-preaching way!) why quality and quantity of sleep matter, especially in college, and how companies like Red Bull are sending the wrong message to students. Some of the main points are below. Check out …
Stop using all technology 30 minutes before bed: no cell phone, no laptop, no kindle. The light block melatonin which can help you fall asleep. A 30 minute-wind down with relaxation and reading (a paper book) can make it easier to fall asleep. No caffeine after 3 PM. Sleep only an …
“We spend our lives trying to beat the current…to tough it out, put our heads down, and keep swimming.” KALLY FAYHEE, Swimming & Diving
“I’m from Ann Arbor and I was playing football for the University of Michigan, and yet here I was, 19 years old, hating myself and my life.” WILL HEININGER, Football
Read the original story on SwimSwam.com May was mental health awareness month. In that month, we had the opportunity to read many individuals trials and tribulations in dealing with their own mental health. From the incredibly talented Allison Schmitt speaking about her post Olympic depression to others in our community …
