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Apnea treatment = Golfer’s glory? - Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Golfer-doctor finds that treating apnea cuts golf scores; sees new motivator for wearing nighttime masks.



Brain battle - Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

As the day wears on, both sleep pressure and the brain’s alerting signal rise, until sleep pressure triumphs. [Nod]. New brain study explains why night owls don’t get as sleepy during the day.



Alcohol: Molecule curbs drinking among rats; are humans next? - Thursday, June 12th, 2008

Injecting a protein in the brain stifles the drive to drink among lab rats; one dose lasts three hours or more. Does GDNF offer a new angle on alcoholism?



Stereotypes, Grades and Race: Breakthrough? - Thursday, August 31st, 2006

Too good to be true: Could a 15-minute essay on your personal values improve school performance among minority students? A new study says yes.



Scientists Sock it To Socks - Thursday, March 2nd, 2006

Think all socks are created equal? Think about socks at all? A few scientists that think with their feet say choosing the right pair of socks is a major feat. Indeed!



Science Meets Sports - Thursday, January 26th, 2006

The Why Files looks at kinesiology, sports medicine, psychology and some ancient Olympic history, brought to life.



Endurance Sports: Training Tips - Thursday, July 1st, 2004

Armstrong wins historic 7th Tour de France. How do endurance athletes prepare for Tour de France? Marathon? Ironman?



Soil Matters: More than You Think! - Thursday, April 8th, 2004

History shows societies collapse without soil. What can the world cando to keep our dirt clean?



Sports Injuries - Thursday, November 20th, 2003

It’s not just football. Hockey and biking are dangerous sports too. What are the real dangers of our athletic obsessions? What is the link between concussion and depression later in life?



Sleep Shortage - Monday, April 9th, 2001

Sleep survey finds Americans quite short of sleep but working more. 69% of Americans have at least 1 symptom of a sleep disorder.




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