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Off to College, Probably Not Off to Sleep: Part 1

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.28.2009 | Living

Read More: University, Stress, Napping, Sleep Hygiene, College, Insomnia, Naps, Disordered Sleep, Students, Sleep Deprivation, Anxiety, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

For both newbies and soon-to-be graduates alike, the one thing that seems to get the best of them every single year is sleep. Translation: serious deprivation.

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Naps Are Exercise for the Brain!

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.03.2009 | Living

Read More: Caffeine, Napping, Nap, Naps, Sleep Deprivation, Health, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

All of us can learn how to nap and reap its many rewards!

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Sleeping Versus Converting: Some Thoughts

Sophie Pollitt-Cohen | Posted 09.01.2009 | Comedy

Read More: South Africa, Christianity, New York Times, Napping, Missionaries, Evangelical Christians, Sleep Deprivation, My Dad., Sleep, Comedy News
Sophie Pollitt-Cohen

If you're thinking of converting to Christianity and possibly harming other people as a result, maybe take a nap instead. On the other hand, if you are sleeping away your life because you are depressed, try becoming a Christian.

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The Pew Research Center's Nap Time Study

Pew Research Center | Paul Taylor | Posted 08.29.2009 | Living

Read More: Napping, Pew Forum, Nap, Sleep, Pew Research Center, Living News

Feeling drowsy? You're not alone. On a typical day, a third of the adults (34%) in the United States take a nap. Napping thrives among all demog...

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Sleepless in the White House

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 08.21.2009 | Living

Read More: White House, Napping, Sleep Hygiene, Health, Obama, Fatigue, Sleep Deprivation, Naps, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

How long do you think you would last if your alarm rang at 4 a.m. every morning, your days lasted 18 hours, seven days a week and you were expected to be on-call 24 hours?

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Nap vs. Caffeine vs. More Nighttime Sleep?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 07.25.2009 | Living

Read More: Caffeine, Napping, Coffee, Nap, Health, Sleep Research, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

A new study just released proves the power of a nap over a jolt of caffeine and even more sleep at night.

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Headaches and Insomnia Going Hand in Hand

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 04.06.2009 | Living

Read More: Stress, Napping, Work, Headaches, Health, Caffeine, Insomnia, Nap, Anxiety, Sleep Disorders, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Nothing is more frustrating than a headache that won't go away... or chronic insomnia that has you perpetually on edge.

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The Expert's Guide To Napping

The Guardian | Jennifer Ackerman | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living

Read More: Napping, The Importance of Sleep, Personal Health, Sleep, Living News

For years, napping has been derided as a sign of laziness. We are "caught" napping or "found asleep at the switch". But lately it has garnered new res...

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Why Do Women Begrudge Men a Nap?

Lisa Earle McLeod | Posted 02.05.2009 | Style

Read More: Lisa Earle McLeod, Napping, Forget Perfect, Finding Grace, Relationships, Sleep, Marriage, Family, Style News
Lisa Earle McLeod

Forget sex, communication, in-laws and the toilet seat wars. If you really want to stir up a hornet's nest inside a marriage, just bring up the subject of naps.

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Nap Without Guilt: It's Good For Your Memory

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 12.26.2008 | Living

Read More: Memory, Napping, Naps, Personal Health, Sleep, Living News

WASHINGTON — Just in time for the holidays, some medical advice most people will like: Take a nap. Interrupting sleep seriously disrupts memory-...

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Napping Boosts "Sophisticated" Memory

AP | LAURAN NEERGAARD | Posted 12.25.2008 | Living

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WASHINGTON — Just in time for the holidays, some medical advice most people will like: Take a nap. Interrupting sleep seriously disrupts memory-...

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The #1 Way to Beat the Afternoon Slump

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.30.2008 | Living

Read More: Health, Hunger, Napping, Weight Management, Weight Loss, Weight, Diet, Naps, Sleep Deprivation, Sleep, Living News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

Forget what Newsweek is suggesting as a way to beat the afternoon slump and just try this instead: a 20 to 30 minute nap. Seriously. I dare you. When ...

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The iSleep: a New Laptop Pillow for Nappers

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.21.2008 | Style

Read More: Laptops, Gadgets, Napping, Technology, Naps, Sleep Deprivation, Health, Sleep, Style News
Dr. Michael J. Breus

I'm surprised it took so long for someone to invent this "laptop pillow": a small pillow that will inflate using air from your notebook vents when you close the screen and rest your head on it.

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How To Nap Like A Pro

Boston Globe | Posted 06.27.2008 | Living

Read More: Napping, The Balanced Life, Sleep, Nap Health Benefits, Naps, How to Nap, Living News

For years, naps have gotten a bad rap, derided as a sign of laziness, weakness, or senility. We are "caught" napping or "found asleep at the switch."...

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