Why You Should Take a 10-Minute Nap Every Day

Few of us enjoy jobs that allow an afternoon siesta, but we’d probably all be better off if they did–including our employers.  According to new research, all we’d really need is a solid 10-minute power nap to boost our focus and productivity. Researchers tested four nap time spans: 5, 10, 20 and 30 minutes (and a control group that didn’t nap).  They then tested participants across several benefits for three hours after the nap.  Here’s a summary of the results: “The 5-minute nap produced few benefits in comparison with...

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The Next Generation Of Connectivity Will Link Your Car To Your Home And The Outside World (With Infographic)

(Photo credit: khelvan) “Connectivity” is the big buzzword among automakers looking to attract a new generation of younger and tech-savvy buyers by integrating smartphone functionality into their vehicles. To that end, many of today’s cars feature the ability to enable hands-free calling and digital song downloading from a smartphone, with...

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The 6 People You Need in Your Corner

Nothing incredible is accomplished alone. You need others to help you, and you need to help others. With the right team, you can form a web of connections to make the seemingly impossible practically inevitable. The Instigator:    Someone who pushes you, who makes you think. Who motivates you to get up and go, and try, and make things...

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