An Arizona man got the surprise of a lifetime when he blew his nose and out popped a nearly 30-year-old Lego. Ben Havoc took to Instagram earlier this month to explain how a small Lego dot from the 1990s was finally dislodged. When he was about 6 years old, he stuck a tiny, circular Lego...
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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...
'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...
Sleeping longer on weekends could lower heart disease risk by 20%, study finds
For many people who wake up early to attend school or work during the week, lack of sleep is a common complaint. In a recent Gallup poll, 57% of adults said they would “feel better if they got more sleep,” while only 42% said they get “as much sleep as they need.” Sleeping late on...
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...
Sleep doctors say Olympic athletes’ cardboard beds could have 'disastrous' impact
Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics are sleeping on cardboard bed frames for the second summer games in a row. First introduced at Tokyo 2020, the cardboard beds have made a comeback as an environmentally friendly solution in the Olympic Village, according to reports. The athletes can extend the beds to accommodate their size and...
Biden's health, senior longevity, travel sleep tips and more wellness highlights of the week
Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces all week long to keep you in the know on wellness topics, cancer risk factors, nutrition tips, mental health trends and much more — plus, personal stories of people overcoming surprising obstacles. As you enjoy the remainder of your weekend and look ahead to the coming...
Sleep and travel don’t always mix: Here are 7 tips to help you rest on the road
More than half of U.S. adults plan to take a summer vacation this year, surveys have found — but for many, the time off may not be as restful as they’d hoped. Whether traveling for pleasure or business, it’s common for people to experience sleep struggles away from home, experts say. Yet there are some...
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...








