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Yawning tied up to cooling Brains

Brian Yalung — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:20:25 +0000

When a person yawns, it normally depicts boredom or sleepiness. But thanks to a medical report, it seems that yawning is tied up to something else, somehow similar to how a computer would need its rest after exhaustive use.

In all, yawning is not something done because a person is bored. It serves as a cooling agent of sorts as far as medical implications are concerned. Doctors may be able to use excessive yawning as a way to identify patients with conditions that affect temperature regulation.

“The brain is exquisitely sensitive to temperature changes and therefore must be protected from overheating,” they said in a University of Maryland news release. “Brains, like computers, operate best when they are cool.”

So now you know!

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“Noriko-san” Keeps you Alert and Awake in Trains

Brian Yalung — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 05:22:12 +0000

When we travel using public transportation, would it not be embarrassing for fail to get off the right stop because we fall asleep? Well it does happen anywhere and while you would want to be spared the embarrassment of being told that this is your stop, Pyocatan has unveiled the Noriko-san sleep mask that features an electronic display that scrolls your destination so other passengers know when you need to get off the train.

So on your next train ride, check this out. Other than being cool, it keeps you occupied from all that boredom of taking train rides here and there.

(Source) Slash Gear

How a Nap Steals from Companies

Brian Yalung — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 07:23:26 +0000

There will be times when we are in the office and we may suddenly get that feeling of wanting to doze of for a second or two. It is only normal since it stems from boredom all the way towards lack of proper sleep. While such is a given when you are in the office place, it is likewise a form of stealing to certain extent since some employees tend to do it during the regular office hours.

Now most big bosses do not tolerate such acts. For one, it is a sign of an employee’s inability to produce the expected results. While many cannot help it, a lot has to do on how we discipline ourselves on how to obtain the proper sleeping hours to avoid these sleeping spells. If your superiors will hear nothing of it, chances are you may be walking on thin ice as far as your employment is concerned.

For the most sleep deprived section of the population, new parents, there is advice on how a 10 minute power nap can work wonders.

But is this the right thing? The effectiveness of napping varies from person to person. The reality is that some people need more sleep than others. And some of us get by with only four or five hours tops a night. And naps might not be that efficient because you are just getting into it when sleep time is finished.

(Source) Theage.com.au

No Yawning During Work!

Brian Yalung — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 11:48:32 +0000

It is only normal to see people yawning out of boredom or perhaps lack of sleep. The sight of someone yawning may even rub off on your officemates or nearby people and once a chain reaction set in, you got a low mood working place to deal with.

But thanks to energy and revitalizing drink, people have a notable wake-up call to put people up and about. Pepsi Max is one of these said drinks and perhaps it is something people may find handy once the need arises.

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