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A representational image of a person taking a daytime nap. — Unsplash/FileResearchers from University College London have suggested in their new study that instead of any other time of the day a mid-day snooze of less than an hour can help slows down the shrinking of the brain and keeps it from premature ageing. According to the researchers, they found that those who took naps had 15 cubic centimetres (0.9 cubic inches) larger brains — associated with slow or delayed ageing by between three and six years. Researchers also stated that daytime sleep was hard in many careers, with work culture often frowning on the practice.Dr Victoria Garfield told BBC: "We are suggesting that everybody could potentially experience some benefit from napping” as she described the findings as "quite novel ...

The New York State Legislature gave final approval on Tuesday to legislation that provides legal protection for New York doctors to prescribe and send abortion pills to patients in states that have outlawed abortion.The measure, along with similar new laws in several other states controlled by Democrats, could significantly expand medication abortion access by allowing more patients in states that restrict abortion to end pregnancies at home, without traveling to states where abortion is legal.The New York bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has indicated that she supports the idea of such a shield law. The bill stipulates that New York courts and officials will not cooperate if a state with an abortion ban tries to prosecute, sue or otherwise penalize a New York health ca...

Comment on this storyCommentThe nation’s largest newspaper chain sued Google on Tuesday, arguing that the search giant’s dominance of the digital ad marketplace is stifling the struggling local news industry.The complaint from Gannett, filed in federal court in New York, alleges violations of antitrust and consumer protection laws. It’s just the latest challenge to Google and parent company Alphabet on this front, following actions from the U.S. Justice Department, the government of Australia and even a group of small West Virginia weekly papers.In an op-ed published in Gannett’s national newspaper, USA Today, company CEO Mike Reed argued that Google “has monopolized the markets for important software and technology products that publishers and advertisers use to buy and sell ad space.” A...

How well do face masks protect against COVID-19?Get answers to your questions about face masks, including how to use them properly.By Mayo Clinic Staff Can face masks help slow the spread of the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? Yes. When used with measures such as getting vaccinated, hand-washing and physical distancing, wearing a face mask slows how quickly the virus that causes COVID-19 spreads. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing masks if you choose to, and in specific places and situations. In areas that have many people with COVID-19 in the hospital, the CDC recommends wearing a face mask indoors in public. The CDC says that you should wear the most protective mask that you'll wear regularly, fits well and is...

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BACK IN 2015, Joe Kudla was a hardworking auditor who decided to decompress with yoga—except he couldn’t find any yoga clothes that he actually wanted to wear. So he launched Vuori activewear, comfortable SoCal-vibey gear that’s now in 2,000 stores globally and expanding nationwide. Huge growth means huge potential headaches. But Kudla has some keys to staying yoga calm through all of it. 5:30 A.M.Start Selfishly “Dealing with stress starts well before you get to the office,” Kudla says. He “gets his head right” by waking up before his daughters, doing 15 to 20 minute of breath work/meditation, and moving his body with core stability work or cycling. 9:00 a.m.Hit the Ball Back“An inbox with thousands of unread messages translates to anxiety for me,” he says. “Someone early in my career t...