Iraq fire: Eyewitnesses tell of wedding hall blaze horror
Survivors of the inferno which killed more than 100 people describe what happened as the fire took hold.
2023-09-28 00:20
NFL's Travis Kelce breaks silence on 'amazing' Taylor Swift
The sports star says his rumoured love interest's appearance at his game on Sunday was "awesome".
2023-09-27 23:50
The 15 best goal-scoring seasons in Premier League history
Erling Haaland made history last season by scoring a record-breaking 36 goals in a Premier League campaign. Here are the rest of the best scoring seasons in Premier League history.
2023-09-27 23:19
Powerball jackpot up to $835 million after months without a big winner
An $835 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs if players are willing to brave incredibly long odds
2023-09-27 22:54
Namibian rugby star Johan Retief out of World Cup after being 'bitten by a spider'
Namibian rugby star Johan Retief has been ruled out of his country's final World Cup game against Uruguay later Wednesday, after being "bitten by a spider" at the team's hotel in Aix-les-Bains, eastern France.
2023-09-27 22:49
Julia Fox clarifies something about her time with Kanye West
Julia Fox reportedly get personal in her new memoir, but there's one thing missing.
2023-09-27 22:23
Jude Bellingham injures Atletico Madrid player during derby defeat
Jude Bellingham is suspected to have caused Angel Correa's knee ligament injury with a strong tackle during the Madrid derby.
2023-09-27 22:16
The best napping method to help with pulling an all-nighter
Pulling an all-nighter for an exam? Or do you work night shifts that you just can’t avoid? Well, researchers have revealed the optimal napping method to help combat fatigue during a 16-hour overnight duty. The research looked at data from pilot studies on night shifts conducted from 2012 to 2018 and found that the analysis could also be the key to providing relief for sleep-deprived mothers and fathers. The team found that scheduling two nap sessions – a 90-minute nap followed by a quick 30-minute nap later – is the optimal choice over a single 120-minute rest for delaying fatigue and sleepiness. “A 90-minute nap to maintain long-term performance and a 30-minute nap to maintain lower fatigue levels and fast reactions, as a strategic combination of naps, can be valuable for early morning work efficiency and safety,” said study author Sanae Oriyama, a nursing science professor at Hiroshima University’s Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences. The study, published in the journal Scientific Reports, found that many professions, including those in emergency sectors, have a lot of night shift work which can in turn increase the risk for sleep-related physical and mental health disorders and impair job performance. When daytime comes, the human body has a light-sensitive internal clock that activates wakefulness, and at night, this pushes the human body towards sleep. Study authors say because of this, the likelihood of errors and accidents during a night shift is elevated. In the medical field, this may inadvertently lead to serious harm to patients or to oneself, and naps are usually taken by shift workers to offset disruptions to the body clock. For the study, researchers looked at 41 women in their 20s who underwent a simulated 16-hour shift in a controlled environment, where factors, such as light and temperature, were standardised. Participants underwent hourly tests, including the Uchida-Kraepelin test (UKT) for assessing task speed and accuracy, and measurements of drowsiness, fatigue, heart rate and blood pressure. Professor Oriyama found that women who took a single 120-minute nap suffered increased drowsiness from 4am onward. Those who had two naps, a 90-minute nap followed by a 30-minute nap, postponed their drowsiness until 6am. Researchers suggest adding an extra 30 minutes of shut-eye between 5am and 6am, given that drowsiness might shoot up from 7am to 8am. All nap participants reported fatigue between 4am and 9am, whereas the dual-nap group reported less intense fatigue. “During a night shift that, for example, lasts from 4pm to 9am the next morning, a split nap of 90 minutes and 30 minutes, ending at 12am and 3am, respectively, is thought to be more effective than a 120-minute monophasic nap ending at 12am when tasks requiring quick responses to maintain a high level of safety are scheduled between 2am and 9am.,” Professor Oriyama said. The study also revealed that the duration of the nap plays a crucial role. The later you take it, it will become more difficult to fend off sleepiness and exhaustion. However, delaying it too much could interfere with your focus as your sleep drive builds up. “Hence, the ideal time for taking a nap and the ideal nap schedule during long night shifts need further elucidation,” Professor Oriyama added. Read More Why is my teenager sleeping so much? Sounds that can help you fall asleep better How to sleep during hot weather, according to experts Sounds that can help you fall asleep better How to spend the perfect healthy Super Saturday – according to science Summer of female sporting events inspires millions of women to get back into the game
2023-09-27 21:51
Travis King in US custody after North Korea expulsion
The 23-year-old reconnaissance specialist has been transferred to US custody in China, US officials say.
2023-09-27 21:45
Biden administration announces visa-free travel for Israelis
Israel will be joining the US Visa Waiver Program, allowing Israeli citizens to soon enter the United States without a visa and vice versa, the Biden administration has announced.
2023-09-27 21:27
3 changes the Vikings must make to get to playoffs despite 0-3 start
The Vikings are off to a catastrophic start but a few key changes could get them back on track for the playoffs.
2023-09-27 21:20
Exclusive-Vietnam's Bamboo Airways struggling to pay pilot wages; some depart - sources
By Francesco Guarascio and Khanh Vu HANOI Some pilots have left Vietnam's restructuring Bamboo Airways in the last
2023-09-27 20:49
