Why you twitch or 'hypnic jerk' before falling asleep
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A Maryland doctor is sharing why people often twitch or experience the sensation that they’re falling just before they fall asleep.
Taking to TikTok last month, pain management specialist Dr. Kunal Sood said the hypnagogic or hypnic jerk phenomenon may stem from “confusion” within the brain.
“A theory for why this even occurs at all is our brains get confused when our muscles relax and think we are falling, and it creates a jerk to prevent the fall,” Sood said of the “typically harmless” reaction.
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Sunday
Tomorrow will see patchy light rain lingering for some to start but it will turn increasingly dry through the day, with a mix of variable amounts of cloud and occasional bright spells. Mild.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday
On Monday, a band of showers will push in from the west in the morning, this clearing in the afternoon to reveal sunny spells. Tuesday is expected to become cloudy again, especially in the afternoon, when some patchy rain will develop.
Do infrared heaters dry the air?
Other heaters that circulate warm air through a fan often heat the air, reducing the oxygen in the room and reducing the amount of humidity in the room. Infrared heaters require no oxygen from the room, and they often reduce the need for humidifiers during the winter, as they do not dry out the air.Click to see full answer. In this way, are infrared heaters worth it?Infrared heaters are more energy-efficient than other space heaters.
ESCOBAR KILLED IN MEDELLIN - The Washington Post
BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, DEC. 2 -- Pablo Escobar, who revolutionized cocaine trafficking and built an empire on terror and drug profits, was killed today in a shootout with police in his home town of Medellin.
Escobar, known as the "Godfather," began his criminal career as a car thief and tombstone robber, but moved on to become one of the founders of the feared Medellin cartel, which grew to control more than 80 percent of the multibillon-dollar cocaine business in the United States.
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NBA shares incredible first look at new LED glass court - which shows stats, sponsors and real-time
The NBA has provided a fist look into the LED glass court set to be used for the All-Star Weekend in Indiana.
On Thursday, Joe Pompliano shared a clip of the court at Lucas Oil Stadium. The court showed an animation of the NBA All-Star logo before switching to the word ‘Welcome’ flashed in different sizes across the screen.
The court will be used for All-Star Friday and Saturday events at the home of the Indianapolis Colts.
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Peter Shilton 'delighted' by CBE in New Year Honours
By Kris HollandBBC News, Essex
Getty ImagesPeter Shilton, now aged 74, had a playing career spanning three decadesEx-England footballer Peter Shilton said he was "surprised and delighted" to be appointed CBE in the New Year Honours.
Shilton, who lives in Essex, was given the award for services to football and the prevention of gambling harm.
The 74-year-old is England's most-capped player, with 125, and was a gambling addict for 45 years until his wife helped him quit eight years ago.
Philippines accuses China of using military-grade laser against coast guard vessel
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines on Monday accused a Chinese coast guard ship of hitting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser and temporarily blinding some of its crew in the disputed South China Sea, calling it a “blatant” violation of Manila’s sovereign rights.
The Chinese ship also maneuvered dangerously close, about 137 meters (449 feet), to block the Philippine patrol vessel BRP Malapascua from approaching Second Thomas Shoal, a submerged reef that has been occupied by Philippine forces, on Feb.