YouTuber stays awake for almost 250 hours. What sleep deprivation can do to the body – Firstpost

YouTuber stays awake for almost 250 hours. What sleep deprivation can do to the body – Firstpost

People need sleep to survive. However, a YouTuber recently attempted to break the world record for no sleep. Creator creator Norme, who boasts 1.2 million subscribers on the platform, was live on YouTube for over 250 hours. The Irish-Australian YouTuber’s stream quickly became popular as many people joined in to watch him stay awake. However, … Read more

Can sleeping only 30 minutes a day ‘double’ your life? – Firstpost

Can sleeping only 30 minutes a day ‘double’ your life? – Firstpost

It is widely believed that a minimum sleep of around six to eight hours is essential for overall health. However, a man in Japan, who has only slept for 30 minutes a day for more than a decade, is defying this notion. The reason behind his minimal sleep routine is improving work efficiency and to … Read more

Mum reveals the best airline for flying with young kids – where they are made to feel like VIPs even in economy

Mum reveals the best airline for flying with young kids – where they are made to feel like VIPs even in economy

A JET-setting mum who has explored the world with her toddler reveals the best airline for flying with kids. The parent, who has flown to the Caribbean, North America and across Europe with her little one, has also revealed helpful hacks for child-friendly travel. 1 Tiny flyers have their own menu and branded blankets and … Read more

What’s the no-sleep challenge? How safe is it? – Firstpost

What’s the no-sleep challenge? How safe is it? – Firstpost

Sleep deprivation can be acute or chronic. Acute deprivation can happen over a day or two. Many studies have shown too little sleep is associated with an increased risk of death read more Most of us will be all too familiar with that dopey, groggy feeling of being tired after a restless night. Some social … Read more

Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost

Does poor sleep make your brain age faster? – Firstpost

Sleep is good for our overall health. A lack of quality sleep has numerous side effects, such as difficulty in concentration, low motivation, increased appetite, fatigue and more. However, a new study has found poor sleep quality in early middle age could also be linked to signs of faster brain ageing later in life. Here’s how. … Read more

The real reason you feel unwell on planes – and why ginger ale DOESN’T always work

The real reason you feel unwell on planes – and why ginger ale DOESN’T always work

TRAVEL experts have revealed the real reason why passengers feel sick while flying and get an “airplane belly”. Motion sickness is common when travelling by air and can spoil the start of your holiday. 1 Passengers often feel sick and bloated if they eat fatty foods or drink carbonated beveragesCredit: Getty Feeling sick on a … Read more

Daylight Saving Time Is Making Workers Less Productive

Daylight Saving Time Is Making Workers Less Productive

Two in five Americans will experience “daylight saving scaries” when preparing to change the clocks in November. The survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 40% feel a sense of dread when preparing to “fall back,” a feeling that lasts much longer than just the day or two surrounding the time change. Results revealed this sense … Read more

I spent the night at one of the UK’s most haunted prisons – with bunkbed cells and creepy ghost tours

I spent the night at one of the UK’s most haunted prisons – with bunkbed cells and creepy ghost tours

“IF the door’s open, you can go through it; if the door’s shut, you can’t.” Our burly tour guide scans the sea of faces lined against the wall of the prison gatehouse. 5 Shrewsbury Prison in Shropshire runs a £69pp Night Behind Bars experienceCredit: Cove Attractions Ltd 5 It is known as one of Britain’s … Read more