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30 facts about sleep
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30 facts about sleep

Undeniably, sleep is an indispensable part of life, such as rice, water or air to breathe daily.

December 18, 2018
The magic from walking
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The magic from walking

Recent research has demonstrated that simple physical activity such as striding on the road can spark creative ideas.

December 18, 2018
Yawning may be due to overheating of the brain
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Yawning may be due to overheating of the brain

Unlike popular speculation for a long time, a new study found that yawning is a natural reflex that helps our body control the temperature of the brain when it is too ho…

December 18, 2018