Indian chef makes curry that helps people sleep
August 9th, 2012 - 9:22 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) An Indian-origin chef and TV presenter has created a "lamb masala" curry that he says will help people sleep, because it produces effects similar to sleeping ... Read more...
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Sleep loss jolts immune system into hyperactivity: Study
July 1st, 2012 - 5:00 pm ICT by IANS
Amsterdam, July 1 (IANS) Severe sleep loss jolts the immune system into hyperactivity, producing the same response as thrown up by exposure to stress, says a study.
Researchers in the ... Read more...
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Chinese fan dies after watching football for 11 nights
June 22nd, 2012 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 22 (IANS) A die-hard Chinese fan of the England football team died at his home in Changsha in Hunan province after continuously watching games for 11 nights since ... Read more...
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Obesity linked to sleep loss and food choices
June 10th, 2012 - 3:45 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, June 10 (IANS) Loss of sleep impairs brain regions where food choices are made, possibly helping explain the linkage between sleep loss and obesity.
A group of healthy adults ... Read more...
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7-hour sleep helps high school students do better
February 13th, 2012 - 2:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Feb 13 (IANS) High school students seem to do better in studies when they have seven hours of sleep, rather than nine recommended by federal guidelines, a study reveals."We're ... Read more...
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Sleep deprivation can cause night-time urination in kids
February 2nd, 2012 - 4:12 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 2 (IANS) Night-time urination can be a problem for those having an enlarged prostate, but it can affect youngsters, too, reveals a study.Danish researchers have found that sleep ... Read more...
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Dutch girl youngest to sail around-the-globe solo
January 22nd, 2012 - 3:06 am ICT by IANS
London, Jan 21 (IANS) Dutch teenager Laura Dekker was expected to complete her 27,000-mile voyage Saturday afternoon at the Caribbean island of Saint Martin, a year and a day after ... Read more...
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Adults ‘not losing any sleep’ over computers
December 13th, 2011 - 12:17 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, Dec 13 (IANS) The pervasive belief that computers and mobile phones are eating into our sleep has been challenged by researchers.Nicholas Glozier, associate professor of psychological medicine, University of ... Read more...
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Robo-sex could be common in future
October 13th, 2011 - 12:54 pm ICT by IANS
Auckland, Oct 13 (IANS) Robo-bar staff, even robo-sex and hotel rooms that change colour, could be commonplace in future travel scenario.
Tourism futurologist Ian Yeoman from University of Wellington, New ... Read more...
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British army cleared of torturing Iraqi to death
August 28th, 2011 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 28 (IANS) An inquiry into the death of an Iraqi national in British custody in Iraq has cleared the army of systematic torture, according to a media report.But ... Read more...
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Pak-born Qaeda suspect revealed name of Osama’s key courier
May 5th, 2011 - 2:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 5 (ANI): The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) subjected a Pakistan-born Al Qaeda suspect to harsh interrogation techniques in a secret prison in Poland to get the name of the mysterious ... Read more...
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Too little sleep? You could age by seven years
May 2nd, 2011 - 3:58 pm ICT by IANS
London, May 2 (IANS) Women and men who begin sleeping more or less than six to eight hours per night are likely to age by four to seven years.Sleep deprivation ... Read more...
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Brain regions can briefly go ‘off-line’ even while awake, causing errors
April 28th, 2011 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, April 28 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have found that some nerve cells in a sleep-deprived yet awake brain can briefly go 'off-line' into a sleep-like state, while the ... Read more...
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Evidence of medical complicity in torture at Guantanamo Bay
April 27th, 2011 - 1:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 27(ANI): An inspection of medical records, case files, and legal affidavits reveals compelling evidence of medical personnel who treated detainees at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO) failed to inquire and/or document causes ... Read more...
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Losing a night’s rest burns 135 calories
March 12th, 2011 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 12 (ANI): US scientists have discovered that going without sleep for a night uses the same amount of energy as a two-mile walk.A study at Colorado's Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory ... Read more...
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Losing a night’s sleep ‘can turn you into a reckless gambler’
March 8th, 2011 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 8 (ANI): A new study has shown that losing even a night's sleep can turn a gambler reckless.Scott Huettel at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, showed that a single ... Read more...
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Even moderate sleep loss could adversely affect kids with ADHD
March 2nd, 2011 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Mar 2 (ANI): The ability of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to remain vigilant and attentive deteriorated significantly after losing less than one hour of nightly sleep for a ... Read more...
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US Christian leaders seek Obama’s help to free jailed Afghan convert
February 24th, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 24(ANI): Christian leaders in the United States have sought President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's help for the release of Said Musa, who could be put ... Read more...
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Late nights ‘increase risk of strokes, heart attacks’
February 9th, 2011 - 11:38 am ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 9 (ANI): Prolonged sleep deprivation and disrupted sleep patterns can have long-term, serious health implications, new research from Warwick Medical School shows.Leading academics from the University have linked lack of ... Read more...
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Poor sleep affects 1 in 3 Brits
January 27th, 2011 - 6:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 27 (ANI): Amid a growing epidemic of insomnia, a new survey has found that one in three Brits is suffering from sleep problems.The Great British Sleep Survey of 5,000 people ... Read more...
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Social activist actress Jagger slams Obama for GITMO closure failure
January 12th, 2011 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Jan.12 (ANI): Nicaraguan-born social and human rights advocate and a former actress and fashion icon Bianca Jagger has criticized US President Barack Obama for failing to restore 'America's moral ... Read more...
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Missing one night of sleep ‘is equal to walking almost 2 miles’
January 5th, 2011 - 5:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): A new study by a University of Colorado team has found that the metabolic cost of an adult missing one night of sleep is the equivalent of walking ... Read more...
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How to minimize stress this holiday season
December 12th, 2010 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 12 (ANI): Holidays are indeed a time to have unlimited fun, but they do bring a lot of stress, as people forget themselves while enjoying the festive period.Hence, here are ... Read more...
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Sleep deprivation wipes out memories associated with fear
December 8th, 2010 - 1:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): It's a common conception that sleeping on a problem might drive it away, but a new study suggests that that's not necessarily true.An important component of anxiety disorders, ... Read more...
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Poor sleep ups risk of heart disease, stroke: Study
November 15th, 2010 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 15 (ANI): People who sleep poorly or don't get enough of it are a higher risk for heart disease and stroke, researchers have found.Emory University School of Medicine researchers surveyed ... Read more...
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UK prosecutors investigate Iraq abuse claims
November 10th, 2010 - 9:31 pm ICT by BNO News
LONDON (BNO NEWS) -- Three British soldiers are being investigated for alleged abuse of an Iraqi detainee, the BBC reported on Wednesday, and they could be charged with war crimes, judicial sources ... Read more...
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Tyler Shields Stays Awake For 40 Days, Sets A World Record
November 3rd, 2010 - 7:01 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Nov 3, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The American professional photographer Tyler Shields announced two days before that he is all to break the previous world record and set a record for himself ... Read more...
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Study: Socializing Might Lead To Sleep Problems
November 3rd, 2010 - 1:34 am ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
New York, Nov 2 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A new study has revealed that people who are outgoing are more prone to sleep deprivation effects than their introvert counterparts. The researchers studied 48 people ... Read more...
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Socialising can cause sleep problems
November 1st, 2010 - 2:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 1 (IANS) Extroverts who regularly socialise for half their day are more vulnerable to sleep deprivation than introverts, say researchers.The study, which looked at 48 people, suggests that one's ... Read more...
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Why lack of sleep keeps some chirpy while others grumpy
October 26th, 2010 - 1:04 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 26 (ANI): Ever wondered how some stay perky all day with just a few hours of sleep, while others remain cranky all day? Scientists believe it's all in the genes. ... Read more...
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Women’s brains grow after giving birth
October 21st, 2010 - 12:11 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 21 (IANS) Having a baby may make a woman more intelligent. Research shows that a woman's grey matter - brain cells that crunch information - grows in the weeks and ... Read more...
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Good night’s sleep helps you stay slim
October 5th, 2010 - 4:17 pm ICT by IANS
London, Oct 5 (IANS) A good night's sleep can help you stay slim, a study has found.Dieters who get a good night's rest lose twice as much fat than those who scrimp ... Read more...
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Woody Will Smith of KY Pleading “Caffeine Insanity” in Wife’s Murder
September 21st, 2010 - 1:29 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
Sep 20 (THAINDIAN NEWS) A Kentucky man who was charged with killing his wife by strangling her until she was dead with an extension cord is all set to plead “not guilty ... Read more...
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British troops suspected of murdering Iraqis, escape trial
September 13th, 2010 - 4:35 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 13 (IANS) British defence officials have admitted that many soldiers are suspected of manslaughtering civilians in Iraq, but have not been put on trial, a media report said Monday.
Despite military ... Read more...
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Sound sleep insures against obesity among kids
September 7th, 2010 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Sound sleep very early in life is the best insurance against obesity, a research has found.
Babies, toddlers and pre-school children sleeping less than 10 hours a night are ... Read more...
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