Fragmented sleep worsens recovery outcomes after traumatic brain injury
A new study highlights how important uninterrupted sleep is to recovery after a traumatic brain injury, finding that…
Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
Tai chi offers comparable benefits to CBT for chronic insomnia
Tai chi, a form of mind-body exercise widely practiced in Chinese communities, has similar benefits to talking therapy for middle…
Does coffee truly boost memory and focus or is it all hype?
A new narrative review unpacks how coffee may sharpen thinking and protect the brain while highlighting why its…
Forget sleeping pills: Try one form of exercise that improves sleep the most in less than 30 minutes
Scientists say just less than 30 minutes of this exercise beats all other workouts for sleep and the…
Blue light from tablets may not disrupt sleep in young children
The blue light that tablets emit is believed to make sleep less restful. However, an experimental study with…
How Good Are Wearables for Sleep Tracking?
Over the past decade, wearables have become the trendiest thing in health technology, promising personalized health monitoring and…
Don’t Donate Torn, Stained Clothes and Sheets—Send Them to Trashie
It feels pretty bleak. However, thanks to a targeted social media ad, I found a textile-recycling subscription service…
Personalized prehabilitation reduces the risk of surgical complications
The weeks leading up to a major surgery can be a time of uncertainty and worry for patients,…
High-end Garmin Epix Pro 2 watch hits lowest ever price in new Amazon sale
The premium Garmin Epix Pro 2 sports watch with a built-in flashlight has dropped to its lowest ever…
Listening to slow-tempo music may boost sleep quality for people over 50
A new meta-analysis finds that listening to soothing, slow-tempo music can meaningfully enhance sleep quality in older adults,…
ITV Doctor Amir Khan says ‘never, ever’ take common over-counter pill
The much-loved doctor issued the stark warning on his podcast, No Appointment NecessaryDr Khan warned people that sleeping…