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Relaxation technique
A relaxation technique (also known as relaxation training ) is any method, process, procedure, or activity that helps a person to relax; to attain a state of increased calmness ; or otherwise reduce levels of anxiety , stress or anger .
Light therapy or phototherapy (classically referred to as heliotherapy ) consists of exposure to daylight or to specific wavelengths of light using lasers , light-emitting diodes , fluorescent lamps , dichroic lamps or very bright, full-spectrum light , usually controlled with various devices.
Light therapy
Physical exercise
Physical exercise is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellness. It is performed for various reasons including strengthening muscles and the cardiovascular system , honing athletic skills, weight loss or maintenance, as well as for the purpose of enjoyment.
Yoga as exercise or alternative medicine
Yoga ( Devanagari :योगा) is a term for a range of traditional systems of physical exercise and meditation in Hinduism . Modified versions of the physical exercises in hatha yoga have become popular as a kind of low-impact physical exercise, and are used for therapeutic purposes. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] "Yoga" in this sense and in common parlance refers primarily to the asanas but less commonly to pranayama .
Extended sleep improves the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players
July 1, 2011 — A study in the July 1 issue of the journal Sleep shows that sleep extension is beneficial to athletic performance, reaction time, vigor, fatigue and mood in collegiate basketball players. The study is the first to document sleep extension and the athletic performance of actively competing athletes. Results of objective measurements show that the mean total sleep time per night during sleep extension was 110.9 minutes longer than at baseline.How to Sleep Less and Stay Healthy
How much sleep do we really need? Of course it’s very personal, but “seven to eight hours should be enough” is what we keep hearing from most sources. But is it possible to shorten this time, without hurting your health?
Brain's energy restored during sleep, suggests animal study
July 7, 2010 — In the initial stages of sleep, energy levels increase dramatically in brain regions found to be active during waking hours, according to new research in the June 30 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience .