Health
How to get the most out of napping
While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it's important to consider the effects napping may bring.
Mar 10, 2023
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Surgery
UK data shows rising age, rates of obesity and comorbidity in surgical patients requiring anesthesia
Snapshot survey data from the 7th National Audit Project of the Royal College of Anesthetists (NAP7) published in Anaesthesia reveals an extremely worrying picture of increasing age, rates of obesity, and complexity of surgical ...
Mar 2, 2023
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Neuroscience
Reactivating memories during sleep improves motor skills
Practice makes perfect, but sleep helps, too. Learning and executing a new motor skill can be enhanced if you can get additional memory processing during sleep, according to new research published in JNeurosci.
Oct 18, 2021
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Health
Four strategies to cope with a food craving
(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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Diabetes
Excessive daytime sleepiness and long naps linked to increased diabetes risk
New research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) shows that daytime sleepiness and taking long naps during the day are both associated with an increased risk ...
Sep 17, 2015
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Health
Poll explores sleep differences among six countries
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) released its first international poll today, the 2013 International Bedroom Poll, comparing sleep times, attitudes, habits and bedtime routines of those in the United States, Canada, Mexico, ...
Sep 3, 2013
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Health
Get a jump on daylight saving time
Many people will go to work on less sleep than normal Monday because they will have trouble adjusting to Daylight Saving Time.
Mar 8, 2013
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Child psychologist offers holiday tips for unruly kids
The holiday season can be particularly over-stimulating for young children, what with more pressure-packed traveling, shopping and even church-going. Boston University child psychologist Dr. Jonathan Comer offers parents ...
Dec 11, 2012
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