How often a person takes daytime naps, if at all, is partly regulated by their genes, according to new research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in Nature Communications. In this ...
Feb 10, 2021
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Taking a regular afternoon nap may be linked to better mental agility, suggests research published in the online journal General Psychiatry.
Jan 25, 2021
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A simple coffee and a quick catnap could be the cure for staying alert on the nightshift as new research from the University of South Australia shows that this unlikely combination can improve attention and reduce sleep inertia.
Aug 28, 2020
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Many believe that lying down for a snooze is a harmless activity. But today, scientists show that drifting off for more than one hour could be risky. The study is presented at ESC Congress 2020.
Aug 26, 2020
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You could read this story now. Or you could take a nap first, and perhaps tackle it feeling more alert and refreshed. Health-wise, is that a good idea?
Jul 24, 2020
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People who take long naps during the day or sleep nine or more hours at night may have an increased risk of stroke, according to a study published in the December 11, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of ...
Dec 11, 2019
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Need an excuse to squeeze in a midday snooze? Occasional napping could help you maintain a healthy heart, according to a new report.
Sep 17, 2019
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A daytime nap taken once or twice a week may lower the risk of having a heart attack/stroke, finds research published online in the journal Heart. But no such association emerged for either greater frequency or duration of ...
Sep 9, 2019
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(HealthDay)—With childhood obesity rates high, many studies have investigated lifestyle factors that can make a difference—which ones increase the risk and which ones reduce it.
May 21, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Sticking with a diet starts with having a plan that maps out meals and snacks based on foods that help you feel full longer. After all, if you feel satisfied, you'll be less likely to rummage through your kitchen ...
Apr 30, 2019
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