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Feeling sick? Here’s when you should — and shouldn’t — exercise through it
If your symptoms are above the neck, you'll still be able to manage a lighter-than-normal workout. By Toby Mündel, Massey University | Photo Credit: Matthew Kenwrick, CC BY-NC-ND Health Check: can I exercise while getting over a bug? As we move into winter, the...

The Key to Feeling Well Rested Isn’t Just The Amount Of Time You Sleep
By Richard Stevens, University of Connecticut | Photo Credit: Davi Ozolin, CC BY-NC-SA A dark night is good for your health Today most people do not get enough sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called insufficient sleep an...
How Cat Naps Affect Your Mood And Memory
By Nicole Lovato, Flinders University and Leon Lack, Flinders University | Photo Credit: irina198 Want to boost your memory and mood? Take a nap, but keep it short We're told to have power naps to keep us safe on the road and improve our alertness if we've had...