HEALTH NOTES: Tired teenager in need of a quick nap –

A third of young adults nap most days, while only one in ten people over the age of 60 take regular naps.

But one-third of 1,000 respondents of all ages admitted to having trouble sleeping and feeling constantly tired at least three times a week.

Commenting on the results of the study, sleep expert Denise Lordache said, “It is very important to overlook rejuvenation, muscle growth, tissue repair and overall health.”

“Six hours of sleep is at the lower end of the NHS recommendation of six to nine hours,” he added.

The study, led by cannabis supplement company Dragonfly Biosciences, said nearly half of adults surveyed said the Covid-19 pandemic had worsened their sleep.

Relaxing view of cats and dogs

Looking at photos of a pet can help overcome anxiety and depression.

Psychologists at the University of Reading have created an online gallery – projectoothe.com – of photos taken by the public for relaxation.

Site visitors are encouraged to browse the site for a few minutes each day and provide feedback on what works.

The most popular images show a pet cat or dog, a peaceful lake, and a homemade meal.

Looking at photos of a pet can help overcome anxiety and depression. [File image]

Early studies have shown that looking at 25 such images a day can reduce anxiety and emotional stress.

Co-author Professor Stella Chan, who works with patients with brain injuries, said: “We thought it would be a good idea to give people photos. We know that images have a very powerful therapeutic effect.’

Most of the research that uses brain scans to monitor mental health is relatively useless.

Scientists have long relied on research showing how the brain changes in response to stimuli that worsen or improve symptoms of mental health problems like depression.

Most of the research that uses brain scans to monitor mental health is relatively useless. [File image]

But a new University of Washington analysis of 50,000 people found that most studies did not show the same results when done on larger groups.

Cognitive neuroscientist Russell Poldrack of Stanford University saw the analysis: “There are many researchers who dedicate their careers to doing the science that this paper says is fundamentally irrelevant.”

According to one survey, two-thirds of Brits don’t wear gym clothes during exercise.

One in five people say they don’t perform well if they don’t wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing while exercising.

A survey of 1,500 adults by Runners Need, a sports brand that encourages athletes to recycle their old sweaty clothing instead of throwing it away, found that 40% of respondents admitted to throwing their clothes in the trash instead of wearing them. in charity.

“Take your old shoes and tools to the store for recycling whenever you want,” said Christian Allen of Runners Need.

According to one survey, two-thirds of Brits don’t wear gym clothes during exercise. Another in five people say they don’t perform well if they don’t wear comfortable, tight-fitting clothing while exercising. [File image]