Word: insomnia
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Stewart, who has been stroking the crew all winter, was obliged to go home a few days ago. and may not return for several weeks. He has been greatly troubled of late with insomnia, caused by overtraining, and his physician advised him to take a complete rest. During his absence the crew will be stroked by Cald well of last year's crew...
...using up of potential energy. When we are fatigued by excessive mental labor, prolonged sleep will not bring the needed relief. The causes of sleeplessness are, excessive study; underfeeding and improper food; breathing impure air; neglect of exercise; and worry. Strong coffee and tea are productive of insomnia. Alcohol when taken in small quantities, keeps one awake; when taken in large quantities it produces not sleep, but stupor...
...equipped in the country, and the students take just as much exercise as the director, who is both a trained gymnast and a skilful physician, counsels. No one ever heard of an accident there. How many young and old men find athletic exercise the only safeguard against dyspepsia or insomnia? It is time this tirade against college athletics ceased. American students, despite all that has been said to the contrary, need rather encouragement than discouragement in respect to rational athletic training. - [Turf, Field and Farm...
OWING to an attack of insomnia, Professor Bartlett has been obliged to relinquish his sections a week before the vacation...