Could a lie in dramatically improve your life? Experts call for workers to start at 10AM to improve sleep quality. – Every hour that work was delayed, people got 20 minutes more sleep – ‘Delaying the morning start time of work’ could have a major effect – 124,517 American adults sleep and work habits were analyzed. A major new study of American workers and their sleep patterns has recommended…
Scientists have revealed a switch in the brain that could be used to give it a turbo boost, allowing us to store more information and improve memory. Researcher have identified a molecule that puts a brake on brain processing, and found when it was removed, brain function and memory recall is improved. They hope the discovery could have implications for neurodevelopment and neurodegenerative diseases, such as autism spectral disorders and Alzheimer’s disease…
Washing your hands works, but it’s not the only step you can take to stay healthy this season. (Harry Vorsteher/Corbis) You wash your hands as much as a surgeon (and nearly as thoroughly), but sometimes it still isn’t enough to ward off colds and the flu. It’s time to attack from another angle. "Using hand sanitizer, regularly washing your hands, and avoiding people who are sick are the best ways
Kim Kardashian’s nude photo shoot seems to be everywhere at moment. The reality TV star bared her backside for the cover of Paper magazine, and the world immediately became obsessed. While some are finding the attention amusing, there could be a scientific reasons why people can’t stop talking about Kim’s curvaceous backside…
Have you ever wondered as you stood inside an amusement park or department store restroom, surrounded by sick people – Do Air Dryers Spread More Hand Germs? – What’s better for limiting the spread of bacteria in washrooms: paper towels, or air dryers? New research…
The next time you lose your keys or bomb a test, try blaming it on a virus. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the University of Nebraska have discovered a virus that makes you just a little bit dumber. The scientists stumbled upon the previously unknown “stupidity virus” in the…
Add These Superfoods And Drinks NOW, To Reduce Your Risk Of Cancer – Apples contain at least two kinds of cancer-inhibiting compounds: flavonoids and phenolic acids. Together they may protect against damage to cells that can trigger malignancies; they may also prevent emerging cancer cells from dividing any further. If apples aren’t your favorite food, try citrus fruits and berries…
The Reason Putin Is Buying So Much Gold – Russian President Vladimir Putin is developing a taste for gold (CEC:Commodities Exchange Centre: @GC.1). With all of its income from selling oil (Intercontinental Exchange Europe: @LCO.1), Russia is…
As a day that revolves mostly around food (and that falls in the center of a food-filled holiday season), it’s only natural that you might feel stressed about overeating or gaining weight during the holidays. Especially if you have weight loss goals or are simply working towards establishing healthier eating habits, instead of an enjoyable day spending time with friends and family, The holidays might feel like more of a
Introduction and top ten We live in the computer age so it’s no surprise that a nation’s international importance is often measured on the number and the size of supercomputers it runs. After three wins in a row, it was no surprise that Tianhe-2, a supercomputer at China’s National University of Defence Technology in Guangzhou, was hailed once again as the world’s most powerful system, clocking 33.86 petaflops. The 44th