By Barbara Stepko Naps used to get a bad rap, conjuring up all sorts of unfortunate — and unfair — images of slackers, rambunctious kindergarteners in need of time outs and AARP members looking to rest their weary bones. Not anymore. A 2013 Gallup Poll revealed that 40 percent of Americans get less than the…
If you’re a student, you know that short study breaks will help you remember your material better. They also energize you for more studying. What better study break than a nap? A nap may be the next best thing when a good’s night sleep is impossible. Harvard Medical School researcher, Jeffery Ellonbogen reports “sleep actually…
Dr Ravi Shamaiengar designed head rest after suffering sports injury Nap Anywhere is a folding disc-shaped support pillow about one inch thick Virginia doctor had first 3,000 models funded through Kickstarter Is this the death knell for florescent U-shaped pillows? A doctor from Virginia, US, thinks he’s come up with a solution to every traveller’s worst…
Flying on planes, commuting on buses and trains, and long car rides can all result in neck pain. You can call it airplane neck, commuter neck, traveler neck or just pain in the neck! This condition has been known to damage relationships, hinder business meetings, and prevent travelers from enjoying their vacation. How can you…
When I was in school, I could stay up for what felt like days at a time. There was no stopping me. However, that lack of sleep took a toll on the quality of my work and my life. I just didn’t feel as sharp as I used to be. I kept going like this…
