Shauna Wright
![Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/eastman-boxing-musicians.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Can Boxing Breed Better Musicians?
Students at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, NY often spend more than half their waking hours practicing their respective instruments. What’s not common practice, however, is a different kind of training spearheaded by one of the university teachers — boxing.
![Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/catnap.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Need an Energy Boost? Skip the Coffee, Take a Nap
If you find yourself dragging in the middle of the day, don’t reach for the coffee pot — reach for a pillow instead. Experts say naps may be a good way to make up for the sleep deficit many of us have from not getting enough shut-eye at night.
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What Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2011?
If you’re having a baby soon and want to avoid giving the child a name everyone else in his or her kindergarten class will have, you may want to check out BabyCenter’s list of this year’s most popular baby names.
![‘More Fish… Less Alzheimer’s,’ Says New Research](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/12/fish.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘More Fish… Less Alzheimer’s,’ Says New Research
Researchers have narrowed down the task of warding off Alzheimer’s disease into a simple one — eating more fish.
In a new study, 260 people with an average age of 71 were followed to see how much fish they ate and how it was prepared. The results showed those who ate baked or broiled fish on at least a weekly basis were much less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or mild mental impairment.
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![Dreaming Away Your Stress May Actually Work](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/11/sleepingonit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Dreaming Away Your Stress May Actually Work
While brain activity during sleep is still largely a mystery, scientists have discovered that dreaming not only consolidates our memories and helps us learn, it may also soothe stressful reactions to bad experiences.
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Holidays Are No Longer the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Seems “holiday cheer” may be a misnomer, at least according to a new survey. Consumer Reports polled 1,013 adults, revealing that 90 percent of us have at least one thing to complain about the holidays, and 15 percent hate that they’re expected to be nice.
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Why Sixth Grade May Be the Most Important Factor for Your Child Graduating High School
The latest numbers show about eight percent of American kids drop out of high school before graduating. Want to keep your kids from becoming a statistic? Then pay attention to how they do in the sixth grade.
![‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/11/sleeping.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Morning Person?’ Laziness? There’s a Gene for Them
If you’ve ever wondered why some people can get by on just a few hours of sleep while others need much more, scientists may have found an answer.
Research conducted on 4,000 Europeans discovered that those who had two copies of a particular variant of a gene called ABCC9, which influences sleep duration, generally reported sleeping less than those who had two copies of a different version of the g
![Can Electricity Shock Your Brain Into Learning Faster?](http://townsquare.media/site/119/files/2011/11/electricity-brain-air-force.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Can Electricity Shock Your Brain Into Learning Faster?
One of the toughest things to teach Air Force pilots who guide unmanned attack drones is how to accurately spot targets in complex radar images. Researchers, however, have found a way to cut that lengthy training time in half.
Delivering a mild electrical current to pilots’ brains through EEG electrodes placed on the scalp — a process called transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) — can acc
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Can Singing Help Heal Depression?
Parkinson’s Disease is a frustrating and frightening medical condition, and treatment options are few. However, a group in Canterbury, England may have made a surprising discovery that could benefit not only them, but everyone else in the world – singing seems to make them feel better.