Month: November 2023

Why We Need a Nap After a Big Meal

If you feel tired after eating Thanksgiving dinner or other big meal, it’s perfectly normal. There’s actually a name for this condition. It’s called postprandial somnolence, a fancy word for food coma, says Dr. Christopher Winter, a neurologist and sleep medicine… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 22, 2023

Why emotions stirred by music create such powerful memories

Psychologists used music to manipulate emotions of volunteers and found the dynamics of their emotions molded otherwise neutral experiences into memorable events. The tug of war between integrating memories and separating them helps to form distinct memories, allowing people to understand and find meaning in their experiences, and retain information. These findings could hold therapeutic […]

Published on November 22, 2023

A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance

If you’re wealthy, you’ll be able to afford help in your home or care in an assisted living facility or a nursing home. If you’re poor, you can turn to Medicaid for nursing homes or aides at home. But if you’re middle-class, you’ll have a thorny decision to make: whether to buy long-term care insurance. […]

Published on November 22, 2023