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Drinking caffeinated coffee has both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects
Drinking caffeinated coffee appears to have both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 17, 2021


Can’t Sleep? It’s as simple as 4-7-8 and it really works
We as human being seems to be obsessed with two things. One, losing weight. And two, not getting enough sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021


A good night’s sleep may mitigate infant obesity risks
A new study suggests that newborns who get more sleep and wake up less throughout the night are at lower risk of being overweight.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 25, 2021


For sleepy Hong Kong residence, the 'Snooze Bus' is a 5-hour nap on wheels
The five-hour ride covers a distance of 76 kilometers on a regular double-decker bus. It is meant for people who are easily lulled to sleep.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 24, 2021


Researchers discover why warm milk makes you sleepy
According to time-honored advice, drinking a glass of warm milk at bedtime will encourage a good night's rest.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 14, 2021


New science on how migraines affect the sleep cycle
Study finds differences between perceived and actual sleep quality in people with migraines.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 29, 2021


Meeting sleep recommendations could lead to smarter snacking
Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices
Joseph Shavit
Sep 22, 2021


Could the moon be responsible for your bad sleep?
Men’s sleep may be more powerfully influenced by the lunar cycle than women’s, according to a new study from Uppsala University
Joshua Shavit
Sep 17, 2021


Goldilocks Day Calculator helps parents manage their child's activity levels
When it comes to children’s time – school time, exercise, downtime, and sleep – generic guidelines can only do so much.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021


Earlier sleep timing associated with lower depression risk
People who tend to go to bed and wake up earlier have significantly lower risk of major depression, according to a sweeping genetic study
Joseph Shavit
Jul 27, 2021


Ever wonder what your brain actually does while you sleep? Scientists now know.
Using an AI approach capable of decoding brain activity during sleep, scientists were able to glimpse what we think about when we are asleep
Joseph Shavit
Jul 16, 2021


Waking just one hour earlier cuts depression risk by double digits
Waking up just one hour earlier could reduce a person's risk of major depression by 23%, suggests a sweeping new genetic study
Joseph Shavit
May 28, 2021


Rough night of sleep? Don't count on caffeine to fight your sleep deprivation
Rough night of sleep? Relying on caffeine to get you through the day isn't always the answer says a new study from Michigan State University
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2021


For older adults listening to calming music at bedtime can actually help you sleep
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music can help older adults sleep better
Joseph Shavit
Apr 21, 2021


Tired at the office? Take a quick break; your work will benefit
Recent research shows that people are more likely to take "microbreaks" at work on days when they're tired - but that's not a bad thing.
Joseph Shavit
Mar 16, 2021


Sleep is vital to associating emotion with memory, according to U-M study
When you slip into sleep, it's easy to imagine that your brain shuts down, but University of Michigan research suggests that groups of ...
Joseph Shavit
Feb 22, 2021
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