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Alzheimer’s risk may increase with light pollution, new study finds

Exposure to outdoor light at night could put people at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD), according to a new study published in Frontiers in Neuroscience. “We show that, in the U.S., there is a positive association between AD prevalence and exposure to light at night, particularly in those under the age of...

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'Napuccino' trend: Caffeine before a nap could be key to better sleep

Caffeine and sleep may seem like polar opposites — but there may be a benefit to combining them. The “napuccino” has become a popular method to optimize sleep and wake up with more energy by drinking a caffeinated beverage before lying down for a nap. In a recent episode of the podcast “The Diary of...

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5 ways to beat your 3pm workday slump, according to an expert

A career expert is weighing in on what you can do to beat your need for a nap at 3 p.m. —especially during the workday. As summer comes to a close, keeping up stamina on the job can be difficult. Some opt for a caffeine refreshment, while others might go for a quick walk. But...

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Rare sleep disorder causes people to cook and eat food while they're asleep

A rare health condition could be causing some people to eat while they’re sound asleep. Sleep-related eating disorder (SRED) is an abnormal behavior called parasomnia that occurs during sleep. The condition causes a person to eat — and in some cases even prepare food — while asleep, according to experts. GOING TO BED AFTER THIS...