Word: refreshment
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...days off help because we get a day to refresh,” Fitz said. “Then we can push ourselves harder at practice...
...refresh the body? Not really. Researchers have yet to find any vital biological function that sleep restores. As far as anyone can tell, muscles don't need sleep, just intermittent periods of relaxation. The rest of the body chugs along seemingly unaware of whether the brain is asleep or awake...
...refresh the mind? That's closer to the mark. The brain benefits from a good night's sleep. But there is no agreement among sleep researchers about what form that benefit takes. One theory is that sleep allows the brain to review and consolidate all the streams of information it gathered while awake. Another suggests that we sleep in order to allow the brain to stock up on fuel and flush out wastes. A third, which has been gaining currency, is that sleep operates in some mysterious way to help you master various skills, such as how to play...
...True liquid-crystal display is basically a larger version of the pixel-based technology used in computer monitors. PRO: Each new generation of LCDs looks sharper and costs less. CON: Problems with contrast and a slow refresh rate mean that for now, it's hard to make large-screen LCD TVs. HOT BRAND: Sharp...
...rich characters struggling with complex conflicts. Taniguchi's walking man stays a cipher, exhibiting only the barest hint of complexity. The pleasures of "The Walking Man" are principally in the form of Taniguchi's careful compositions, which acheive a contemplative beauty. Like a short walk of the mind, they refresh and provide exercise...