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07/16/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Everything you need to know about getting a good night’s sleep

Not many are aware that good sleep quality is linked to mental health, just as getting enough rest can help restore your physical health. In an interview with the Social Brain Blog, Dr. Sigrid Veasey, a professor at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology, talked […]

05/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Yawns really ARE contagious; science explains why

Do you find yourself with an urge to yawn after seeing someone else do it? If you do, you’re not alone. In an article on Newswise, a psychologist from the Texas A&M College of Medicine explains that these so-called “contagious yawns” are something people share with other animals species and explains why these are so contagious. According to Dr. […]

02/11/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Replace your afternoon caffeine boost with a nap: Research shows it works just as well to improve cognitive function without the side effects

Get the same energy and cognitive boosts of caffeine without its side effects by taking a nap, according to a study carried out by a team of researchers from Flinders University. They found that taking naps re-energizes a person and improves cognitive function. The team also discovered that those who regularly take a nap feel […]

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