life sciences
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You Can Get Some of the Benefits of Sleeping While You’re Still Awake
We all need more sleep. Although adults typically should get more than seven hours a night, but most of us average less than that despite chronic sleep deprivation having well-known impacts on our overall health — like increasing the risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. But although there’s no substitute for a good night of…
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How to Wake Up If You Keep Sleeping Through Your Alarm
The life of a “morning person” sounds so peaceful and organised. Imagine waking up on time — even early — to make breakfast, do yoga, plan an outfit, or otherwise calmly get ready for the day. Must be nice. The reality is that plenty of us wake up in a panic after oversleeping, completely tuning…
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12 Real Body Modifications, Ranked by Their Usefulness
The news that wonder-boy billionaire Elon Musk is serious about developing technology that connects our brains directly to our computers (and electric cars) got me thinking about whether it’s a good idea to become a cyborg now and beat the rush.
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Rapid Tests May Be Less Accurate for Omicron, FDA Warns
Health officials are warning that rapid COVID-19 tests may be less accurate than before for people infected with the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. At least some antigen-based tests may have reduced specificity when testing for Omicron infections, the Food and Drug Administration reported this week, which could lead to a higher rate of false…