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Do You Take A Daytime Nap?

Greg Splashin' McShea — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 14:10:28 +0000

One thing that I never do is take a nap. But, according to a new study, over a third of Americans take a daytime snooze now and then. A Pew Research Study reported by Asylum.com has this to say about naps: “In the past 24 hours, about 34 percent of Americans have taken a nap. [...]

A New Study Says Women Grumpier In the Morning Than Men

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:11:24 +0000

Who is more likely to get up on the wrong side of the bed, you or your mate? A new study from Duke University shows--clearly I might add--that women are grumpier in the morning than men. My wife may not agree with me but just check the data.

What To Do When You Can't Sleep

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 08:29:43 +0000

It's midnight and you can't sleep. You're tossing and turning with a dozen different things on your mind and your clock alarm is set for 6AM. Well, you're not alone. Between 20 and 40% of adults struggle with insomnia, a clinical disorder that can stem from a number of causes, at some time during the year, . While there are a number of over the counter and prescription sleep aids available you many want to check out some holistic tips on helping gain that good nights sleep you need.

Interpreting Our Dreams

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:25 +0000

Have you ever been awakened in the middle of a good dream and tried to go back to sleep and continue it? Doesn't work does it? Or maybe you've awakened from a bad dream and felt a great sense of relief. The other day I woke up from a dream where I had the ability to lift myself off the ground and fly. It felt so real that when I got out of bed I tried to imagine myself floating up off the floor and sailing around the room. Didn't happen. So what did my dream mean? What do any of our dreams mean?

One Third Of Us Take A Daily Nap

Greg Splashin' McShea — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:10:09 +0000

Many of us take a nap now and then, and a new study has the facts. According to a recent Pew Research Center Study reported on Asylum.com, 34 percent of Americans admitted that they took a nap during the past 24 hours.

Left-Side-Of-The-Bed Sleepers 'More Cheerful'

Zach Effrog — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:10:31 +0000

We've all heard it: "Looks like you woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning." And, it seems, there is truth to that statement. According to a study conducted by UK hotel chain Premier Inn, those who sleep on the left side of the bed are "more cheerful" and left-side sleepers are "more positive and capable of tackling heavy workloads and a stressful day ahead."

The Calmest Cat In The World? [VIDEO]

Zach Effrog — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 05:00:58 +0000

Don't you hate it when you are trying to take a nap and a dove (or pigeon--not sure which one--according to Wikipedia, the terms 'dove' and 'pigeon' are sometimes used interchangeably) keeps bothering you? Well, if you are this calm kitty, it's quite an annoyance. Although, for having a dove (or pigeon) cooing very loudly in its ear, and at times sounding like it is laughing, the cat is very gentle and seemingly relaxed. How calm are your pets? Would your cat not mind if a bird was ruining its catnap?

Go To Bed, Already!

Zach Effrog — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:00:13 +0000

Here’s the scene: It’s 10 p.m. or 11 p.m. and you are exhausted, but your children still have a lot of energy and refuse to go to bed. What do you do? Bribes? Yup, according to a survey by Munch Bunch children’s books, 17 percent of parents have bribed their kids to go to bed. [...]

Early-Morning Risers Could Have Health Problems

Zach Effrog — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:00:53 +0000

The early bird gets the worm, right? Well, according to new research, those early birds could be causing themselves heart problems. Researchers in various hospitals and universities in Kyoto, Japan found the worst time a person can wake up is before 5 a.m. They found that those who rise before 5 a.m. have a 1.7 [...]