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Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
"The magic of the electronic village is transforming health information. The mouse and keyboard have extended the stethoscope to the 500 million people now online." - Dr. Edward Creagan
The power of the medium inspires Dr. Edward Creagan as he searches for ways to share Mayo Clinic's vast resources with the general public.
Dr. Creagan, a Newark, N.J., native, is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hospice medicine and palliative care. He has been with Mayo Clinic since 1973 and in 1999 was president of the staff of Mayo Clinic. Dr. Creagan, a professor of medical oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, was honored in 1995 with the John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine Award and in 1992 with the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award, Mayo's highest recognition. He has been recognized with the American Cancer Society Professorship of Clinical Oncology.
He describes his areas of special interest as "wellness as a bio-psycho-social-spiritual-financial model" and fitness, mind-body connection, aging and burnout.
Dr. Creagan has been an associate medical editor with Mayo Clinic's Web sites and has edited publications and CD-ROMs and reviewed articles.
"We the team of (the Web site) provide reliable, easy-to-understand health and wellness information so that each of us can have productive, meaningful lives," he says.
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May 23, 2009
Blog: Don't overlook sleep as a stress buster
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
We here at MayoClinic.com are so appreciative of the insights and perspectives from the members of our blog community. The issues of sleep and taking care of ourselves really resonate with so many of us.
One wise counselor made the comment that each of us is hanging by a thin thread, and it does not take much for that thread to break. I am astonished that more of us do not have an overwhelming physical and spiritual meltdown in light of the pressures from society, the demands of caring for children and elderly parents, and now, economic worries.
I for one know the importance of a good night's sleep. Scientists have documented that when we are sleep-deprived our immune system suffers; our thinking and judgments are impaired; and our fuse becomes very, very short. Sleep deprivation impairs our reflexes, judgment and thinking — not unlike what happens with a blood alcohol level approaching intoxication.
One lesson that I have learned: When I anticipate some challenging times ahead or an increase in demands and expectations, I try to be fanatical about "sleep hygiene." So, what does this mean? To me it means:
- Getting enough sleep. For me that means 7 to 8 hours.
- Having a bedtime routine. This does not include watching the news or some crime show, which are not conducive to a good night's sleep for me.
- Clearing my mind. Finding a way to put the worries and concerns of the day aside.
- Feeling thankful. Thinking back on events of the day for which I am thankful. Regardless of our circumstances, each of us can find circumstances and especially people in our lives for whom we should be grateful.
What else would others add to this list? Please keep in mind that we are all pilgrims on this journey.
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