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summary: A new study shows that taking a three-minute resistance exercise break every 30 minutes at night can increase sleep time by an average of 27 minutes, without compromising sleep quality and potentially reducing the risk of cardiometabolic disease.Participants performed simple exercises such as chair squats and calf raises. Further research is needed to confirm these results in real-world situations.Key Facts:Sleep Extension: Exercise breaks increased sleep time by 27 minutes.No interruptions: The exercise did not affect sleep efficiency or cause nighttime awakenings.Health Effects: Increasing sleep duration may reduce the risk of cardiometabolic diseases.sauce: BMJNighttime resistance exercise “activity breaks” may improve…
We may have been to the moon, but our celestial neighbour still hides many secrets, but one of them has just been unearthed (or not discovered on the moon?) by an international team of researchers, who have, for the first time, proven that caves exist on the moon.The cave is MonthThe Sea of Tranquility Apollo 11 The landing site is 130 feet (40 meters) wide and several dozen yards long. “These caves have been suspected for more than 50 years, but this is the first time their existence has been demonstrated,” said Lorenzo Bruzzone, a professor at the University of…
Psilocybin, the compound that gives magic mushrooms their hallucinogenic state, exerts its magical powers by desynchronizing the brain network that controls our sense of self, a new study has found.Psilocybin Distortion It alters people’s perception of time and space, as well as their sense of connection to the world around them. Most of these subjective effects fade quickly, but new research has found that some changes in the brain can persist for weeks after taking large doses of psilocybin.This is the first time such persistence has been demonstrated in detail in humans, and the discovery may help explain why psilocybin…
Image courtesy of James Michael Klein Fandango The man, who launched the movie ticket sales service in 2000 and worked for the company until 2011, is believed to have committed suicide by jumping from the 20th floor of Manhattan’s Kimberly Hotel on Tuesday morning. He was 64 years old. In a statement, the NYPD said officers responded to the hotel on 50th Street at 10:19 a.m. “Upon arrival, they found an unconscious and unresponsive male with injuries consistent with a fall from a great height. The investigation is ongoing.” The New York Police Department listed Klein’s address as Palm Beach,…
The Chicago Sky erased the final faux pas of the James Wade era on Wednesday, trading Marina Mabry to the Connecticut Sun for Rachel Banham, Moriah Jefferson, a 2025 first-round draft pick and the rights to a 2026 first-round draft pick in exchange. The Sky also sent a 2025 second-round draft pick to the Sun.Mid-season trades made before the Aug. 20 deadline are unusual in the WNBA, but the Sky have begun moving with more urgency since hiring coach Teresa Weatherspoon and general manager Jeff Pagliocca last fall.The Mabrey trade marks a dramatic change for the Sky, who have traditionally…
New photos and a rare video of an uncontacted indigenous tribe in the Peruvian Amazon show a group of people emerging from the rainforest, likely due to encroaching logging activities.The Mashco-Piro people, the world’s largest uncontacted tribe, were granted a territorial reserve in 2002, according to human rights group Survival International, but the Peruvian government has granted concessions to logging companies within the tribe’s territory.According to Survival International, the nearest logging site is just a few miles from where Mashco Piro was photographed, in southeastern Peru. The photo was published on Tuesday.Any interaction between loggers and indigenous people carries many…
LAS VEGAS (AP) — A final eruption of the Mirage’s iconic volcano wiped out Wednesday the aging Las Vegas resort that thrilled crowds when it opened in 1989, revolutionizing the casino-resort industry and reinventing Las Vegas as a tourist destination.”What would the Mirage have been like if that last volcano hadn’t erupted?” Mirage Property President Joe Lupo asked at the end of the closing ceremony, which drew hundreds of spectators, including 137 employees who have worked at the 3,044-room resort since it first opened.Jim Allen, a Florida-based representative for the property’s new owners, said: Hard Rock International and Seminole GamingHe…
Aside from Black Friday and Cyber Monday, there’s probably no better time to get a good deal on an iPad. Amazon Prime DayFor example, currently, 10th Generation iPad The model with Wi-Fi and 64GB of storage has been reduced to an all-time low of $299 ($49 off). Amazon and Best Buy — No registration required. 256GB model also available. Amazon and Best Buy You can get it for a record low price of $449 (save $50), but some colors require an Amazon Prime membership.apple The latest entry-level iPad It feels a bit more modern than the current 9th generation model,…
Image caption, One of the more difficult songs to sing was “All I Want For Christmas Is You” by Mariah Carey.Article informationauthor, Hafsa Khalilrole, BBC News7 hours agoHave you ever wondered why your cheeks turn red when all eyes are on you? A new study published Wednesday found that blushing is a spontaneous emotional response, not the result of cognitive self-reflection.To study the causes of facial blushing, researchers at the University of Amsterdam tried to induce it by having a group of women aged 16 to 20 sing karaoke in front of a camera, then showing them a playback of…
Get your free copy of Editor’s DigestFT editor Roula Khalaf picks her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.A science-based treatment that regenerates amputated limbs from axolotl salamanders could extend the lifespan of mice by 25 percent, according to the latest breakthrough in anti-aging research.The technology, which involves inhibition of pro-inflammatory proteins, protects rodents against a range of diseases and is in early-stage human clinical trials for a fibrotic lung disease.The results highlight the hope that a better understanding of the roles of individual genes and proteins may help extend both human lifespan and healthspan (the number of healthy years lived).”What…