http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2235745/A-good-nights-sleep-really-does-boost-memory-Tests-children-taught-new-words-remember-better-day.html Study shows that children taught words then tested on the next day score better than those tested the same day By Damien Gayle PUBLISHED: 08:41 EST, 20 November 2012 | UPDATED: 09:31 EST, 20 November 2012 Learning time: A new study shows children remember words better after a night’s sleep Nothing beats a good […]
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Take the TV out of your children’s bedroom so they can sleep properly, say researchers
Oct 23
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2221822/Take-TV-childrens-bedroom-sleep-properly-say-researchers.html More than half of 9-11 year olds admitted to using gadgets when they were supposed to be asleep PUBLISHED: 05:07 EST, 23 October 2012 | UPDATED: 08:05 EST, 23 October 2012 Children who bask in the nighttime glow of a TV or computer don’t get enough rest and suffer from poor lifestyle habits, new […]
Want to lose weight? Get more sleep: Resting for longer suppresses the obesity gene
May 1
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2137631/Want-lose-weight-Get-sleep-Resting-longer-suppresses-obesity-gene.html By Rosie Taylor PUBLISHED: 23:00 EST, 30 April 2012 | UPDATED: 23:01 EST, 30 April 2012 Forget arduous gym sessions and endless calorie counting. There may be a much more relaxing way to slim, research suggests – grabbing some extra shut-eye. A ‘sleep diet’ could be the best solution if you have a genetic […]
Sweet dreams: Sleep boosts happy thoughts by preserving positive memories
Apr 4
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2124871/Sleep-boosts-happy-thoughts-preserving-positive-memories.html By Emma Reynolds PUBLISHED: 23:36 EST, 3 April 2012 | UPDATED: 02:43 EST, 4 April 2012 A good night’s sleep boosts our positive memories, according to a study. Researchers split 70 young adults into two groups – one that got to sleep overnight and one that had to stay awake. Both groups were required […]
