...The Benefits of Naps on Cognition Sarah Quitzau July 20th, 2016 Douglas College 1 1 The Benefits of Naps on Cognition During sleep, the brain sequences through a pattern lasting about 90 to 120 minutes. These stages are separated into two big categories, non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM). During NREM sleep one enters into a slow-wave sleep, which is the deepest kind. Slow-wave sleep helps remember facts, places, and faces, while REM sleep is associated with dreaming (Ficca, Axelsson, Mollicone & Muto, 2010, p.249). The amount of time humans spend in REM sleep depends on age. Newborn babies sleep about 16 hours per day and spend about 50% of that time in REM sleep. Older people (50+ years of age) sleep an average of six hours per day and spend 13-15% of that time in REM sleep. Moreover, the suggested amount of sleep for a healthy adult is eight to nine hours, yet many adults do not receive this much sleep each night (Hershner & Chervin, 2014. p.73). While some people rely on caffeine or motivation to make it through the day, some rely on daytime sleeping, also known as naps. Through empirical research, it is suggested that naps positively impact our cognition, especially our alertness, memory consolidation, and stress levels. The results from a 2007 study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences conducted by Waterhouse, Atkinson, Edwards & Reilly found that a post-lunch power nap improves alertness and aspects of mental and physical...
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...International Trade and Industry Minister, Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed unveiled The National Automotive Policy 2014 (NAP 2014) in order to tackle the problem faced by local manufacturers and consumers. NAP 2014 is Malaysia’s first step towards progressive market liberalization and an attempt to find a common path of liberalization, given the political, economic and technological constraints. The policy was considered as a “balancing act” between the priorities of attracting new investments, developing sustainable industry competitiveness and safeguarding the interests of existing investors and stakeholders. This in turn will make Malaysia as a regional hub for production. ------------------------------------------------- “The loans would be for the development of tool, dies and moulds, component technology pre-commercialization, competitiveness-related activities, distribution infrastructure establishment as well as the development of energy-efficient vehicle (EEV) infrastructure,”~ Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohamed Other than that, the government asserts that the policy was also intended to develop the capabilities of local vendors to achieve exponential growth and export, as well as to increase the participation of Bumiputeras in the market. Besides that, consumers will be able to enjoy price reduction in cars and increased safety quality, whereas for the government, the new NAP will enable them to ensure...
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...Executive Summary Company Introduction The Gift C Shop is a premier Gift certificate and gift-wrapping delivery. The Gift C Shop offers gift certificates which allow to shop at over 500 retailers, 200 restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City Ha Noi Capital. For the gift certificate section, companies will purchase gift certificates and offer them to their employees, which allow the employee to shop or purchase or dine at destined retailers or restaurants with specific amount of money at the specific retailer. The Gift C Shop also provides gifts and gift cards selecting, wrapping, and delivering for individuals. All orders can be done on the website, and the payments, too. Customers will be able to experience many choices from choosing a gift, what paper to wrap it, and how they want it to be delivered. It is our main business category in the first year, before we complete building the supply channel for the gift certificate. The market The growth of Internet has caused the evolution in changing lifestyle and thus the business. Moreover, the online business can save a lot of money on hiring staff, equipments, office, and facilities. According to Thanh Nien press, an online business’s profit can increase up to 30% within 2 months. It is easy to set up an online business with...
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...Reflection Essay With completing the first term in the Constructed Self class, I was able to benefit from a variety of new things from the class, as well as refresh my memory on things that I already knew, just needed a reminder about. The biggest hurdle in the class for me was time management. I am a procrastinator and always have been, so completing assignments on time was and still is a challenge for me. I have not come to a full solution to this problem yet, but I did make changes in my life as to how I can manage time management. I found that it was easier for me to focus on homework if I was outside my dorm room, because when in my dorm, I would usually mess around on the internet or take naps. I don’t think realistically I will get over procrastination anytime soon, but I can manage it. With hurdles came hidden strengths I discovered about myself. I’ve never thought of myself as a leader, but because the class used group thinking in more than one occasion, I found that I am a good leader. I communicate my ideas to the group while trying to balance the ideas of others so the group can come to an agreed upon decision. Obviously this can benefit me no matter what career I decide to go into, because the ability to take control of a situation and still remain diplomatic with colleagues is a valuable asset to have. Other than this, I can’t think of any other strength I discovered. I don’t think of myself as egotistical, but honestly I am pretty happy with...
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...Physiology & Behavior 90 (2007) 274 – 284 Altered sleep–wake cycles and physical performance in athletes Thomas Reilly ⁎, Ben Edwards Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University, Henry Cotton Campus, 15-21 Webster Street, Liverpool, L3 2ET, United Kingdom Received 14 August 2006; accepted 4 September 2006 Abstract Sleep–waking cycles are fundamental in human circadian rhythms and their disruption can have consequences for behaviour and performance. Such disturbances occur due to domestic or occupational schedules that do not permit normal sleep quotas, rapid travel across multiple meridians and extreme athletic and recreational endeavours where sleep is restricted or totally deprived. There are methodological issues in quantifying the physiological and performance consequences of alterations in the sleep–wake cycle if the effects on circadian rhythms are to be separated from the fatigue process. Individual requirements for sleep show large variations but chronic reduction in sleep can lead to immuno-suppression. There are still unanswered questions about the sleep needs of athletes, the role of ‘power naps’ and the potential for exercise in improving the quality of sleep. © 2006 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Keywords: Circadian rhythm; Exercise; Jet-lag; Shift-work 1. Introduction The sleep–wakefulness cycle is the most discernable of human circadian functions, activity being associated with the hours of daylight and sleep...
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...Best Places to Work Best Places to Work Best Places to Work During the current low growth economic environment, organization managers have been concerned about keeping expenses down to gain productivity and secure success. Today, companies human resource strategies are focusing on human capital, once employed the effects of the economic climate is less relevant. Instead the focus is to reduce costs in payroll, employee benefits and compensations, whilst keeping a high level of productivity and employee retainage. In this paper, two organizations based in San Francisco, CA, listed as 2015 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® are evaluated in terms of their human resource structures (Great place to Work, 2015) , I will make suggestions as to how to best integrate HR strategies to each firm. Twitter and Genentech Twitter One of the organizations is Twitter, Inc., the online social network for public self-expression in real time. The company has 2,730 US employees at 14 different locations and with revenue of $664.89 million today. Twitter was founded in 2006 and rapidly gained popularity; its website is listed in 8th position as most visited websites globally as of May 2015 according to Alexa Internet, Inc. 37% of men and women Twitter users are 18 to 29 years old, 25% by 30 to 49 years old, 38% is over 50 year old user. It has very effective tools for marketers to censes predict activities for each generation by surfing the conversations...
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...Research Paper 3 Active Directory Federation Services is a highly secure, highly extensible, and Internet-scalable identity access solution that allows organizations to authenticate users from partner organizations. Using AD FS in Windows Server 2008, you can simply and very securely grant external users access to your organization’s domain resources. AD FS can also simplify integration between untrusted resources and domain resources within your own organization. Active Directory Lightweight Directory Service (AD LDS), formerly known as Active Directory Application Mode, can be used to provide directory services for directory-enabled applications. Instead of using your organization’s AD DS database to store the directory-enabled application data, AD LDS can be used to store the data. AD LDS can be used in conjunction with AD DS so that you can have a central location for security accounts (AD DS) and another location to support the application configuration and directory data (AD LDS). Using AD LDS, you can reduce the overhead associated with Active Directory replication, you do not have to extend the Active Directory schema to support the application, and you can partition the directory structure so that the AD LDS service is only deployed to the servers that need to support the directory-enabled application. Most organizations use certificates to prove the identity of users or computers, as well as to encrypt data during transmission across unsecured network connections...
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...great benefit, research carried out by Dr. Paul Kelley from Oxford University indicated that getting up later is a healthier and simpler...
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...company name] Yatin Chovatiya T0050672Prof. Amy TuckerOrganizational Behavior | [Stress – something to be said for silence] | [Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document. Type the abstract of the document here. The abstract is typically a short summary of the contents of the document.] | Abstract Stress is growing problem among adults. I review and summarize the literature on occurrence of stress at different levels and situations that examined the effects of stress on health and characteristic of person with emphasized stress at work. In this research paper, I figure out the variables that differentiate stress effect from person to person. I also try to research out causes of stress and consequence of stress with surprise benefits. At the last this research paper conclude with how to avoid and tolerate stress. Table of Contents 1. What is Stress.………………………………………………………… | 3 | 2. Relationship of Stress …..…………………………………………..... | 4 | 2.1 Stress and Habits …………….……………………………………………… | 4 | 2.2 Stress and Diseases…………..………………………………………………. | 5 | 2.2 Stress and Situations………...………………………………………………. | 5 | 3. Causes of Stress………………………………………………………. | 6 | 4. Experience of Stress...……….……………………………………….. | 6 | 5. Consequence of Stress……….……………………………………….. | 7 | 6. Stress Avoidance…………….………………………………………... | 8 | 7. Work...
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...Analytical Report SMART EXERCISE When I first started researching for this topic, I thought well this should be easy enough to find all the material and sources I need to write this paper. The more I researched the topic, the more I found that it may be a good idea to, in a sense narrow this topic down, so it wasn’t such a vast topic and the report wasn’t just kind of all over the place. I decided to go in the direction of just simply covering one specific example of a few types of SMART technologies that exist today. First of all, what is SMART technology? According to TechTerms.com, SMART stands for, “Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology.” It is often times used to protect and prevent errors in hard drives. Put more simply, it’s basically technology that is dynamic, economical (most of the time), and engages in multiple long term solutions towards the health of humans and the productivity, through interactive multisensory technology, action based learning, and brain-body integrated exercise. This type of technology can be used through the use of SMART bands, or wearable equipment, such as the Garmin Vivofit or the Adidas Fit Smart: Fitness tracker, video game based systems such as the Wii Fit or XBOX Kinect, Personalized Apps that can be downloaded onto your smart phone, and even built-in to large workout equipment, like treadmills and ellipticals. One major type of this product is a multisensory fitness suite of products by Multisensory Products. One...
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...How Windows Server 2008 Delivers Business Value Published: January 2008 © 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. This document is developed prior to the product’s release to manufacturing, and as such, we cannot guarantee that all details included herein will be exactly as what is found in the shipping product. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. The information represents the product at the time this document was printed and should be used for planning purposes only. Information subject to change at any time without prior notice. This whitepaper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY. Microsoft, Active Directory, PowerShell, SharePoint, SoftGrid, Windows, Windows Media, the Windows logo, Windows Vista, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Table of Contents Table of Contents ii Introduction 1 Make Your Infrastructure More Efficient with Virtualization 1 Server Virtualization...
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...States have re-examined the role that quality early education can play in the lives of young children, primarily those growing up in poverty (Rouse, Brooks-Gunn, & McLanahan, 2005). Specifically, some have argued that high quality education and care programs that begin early in life have the potential to close gaps in school achievement that often exist between poor and minority children and their middle-class, mostly White, counterparts (Magnuson & Waldfogel, 2005).Based on these conclusions, U.S. policymakers and practitioners interested in improving the lives of poor children have considered the possibility that early education programs may contribute to solving the myriad of problems that growing up in poverty poses. This paper will examine the benefits of early education and the arguments against early education and references or in text citation with bibliography. Introduction During early years, children go through critical stages of development, and consistent, high-quality early education can have long-lasting, beneficial effects on the overall development of children. Choosing a preschool in which your child will be loved and cared for is of utmost importance, of course. But it's also important to select a preschool that will partner with your family to ensure your child's healthy development throughout his or her early education years. Some parents believe that early education is a valuable opportunity to enrich the lives of children and prepare them for formal educations...
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...Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is defined as a child who has died in their sleep due to an unexplained circumstance. Risk factors, statistics, preventative measures, and education among parents whose infants have passed away from SIDS will be discussed throughout this paper. The American population is the sole focus of this research topic. SIDS is most likely to occur throughout different times of the year in various regions of the United States and results from different preventable risk factors. It is very important for parents and childcare providers to be aware of the prevalence of this issue as it affects the children they are taking care of. To begin, we will discuss the statistics and prevalence rates of SIDS in the United States....
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...Powerful Sleep – Secrets of the Inner Sleep Clock by Kacper M. Postawski, PowerfulSleep.com Copyright © 2004 PowerfulSleep.com All 1 Rights Reserved Powerful Sleep – Secrets of the Inner Sleep Clock by Kacper M. Postawski, PowerfulSleep.com Table of Contents Disclaimer: ________________________________________________________________5 Introduction _______________________________________________________________6 The Popular Myth about Sleeping ________________________________________________ 6 Recent “Eye Opening” Discoveries ________________________________________________ 7 How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? ____________________________________________ 7 The Mystery of Quality Sleep ____________________________________________________ 7 Chapter 1: Sleep Mechanics __________________________________________________9 What is Sleep, and Why Do We Sleep? __________________________________________9 Your Crash Course on Brain Waves ______________________________________________ 9 The 5 Stages of Sleep ___________________________________________________________ 9 Sleep Cycles __________________________________________________________________ 11 How Important is Deep Sleep? __________________________________________________ 13 How Important is REM Sleep? __________________________________________________ 13 So what is Quality Sleep?_______________________________________________________ 14 Chapter 2: The Inner Sleep Clock_____________________________________________15 ...
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...Happiness and Positive Emotions The United States Declaration of Independence states: “Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness”. To mention happiness in such an important document that would later go on to be the foundation of an entire country, carries a lot of weight and meaning. Most Americans agree that happiness is an important part of one’s life. Even though different cultures have a different perception of happiness, it is still plays a significant role. Research has been done which states people who are happier achieve better life outcomes, including financial success, supportive relationships, mental health, and even physical health and longevity. Having read the chapter of happiness and positive emotions and a few articles, I will related the readings and research to my own understanding and interpretation of how each plays a role in my life. Research on positive emotions, such as happiness, compassion, love and hope, is relatively new. Most scientists who study emotions focus on negative states such as depression, anxiety, and fear. Psychologists spend most of their time trying to help people control those states, whereas happiness is a positive emotion that does not need any help to overcome. Researchers have trouble defining and measuring happiness, and have concluded that happiness does not fit the definition of an emotion. The authors of Emotion, Shiota and Kalat, state that happiness qualifies more as a mood or affect, and people with a happy personality...
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