Tracking physiological stress during prolonged virtual soccer
Extended esports play can lead to mental fatigue, resulting in slower and less precise decision-making (diminished executive control)…
Drinking sparkling water helps gamers stay mentally sharp for hours
A study reveals that a simple, caffeine-free drink may help gamers stay mentally sharp for hours, preserving executive…
Short-duration psychedelic therapy shows promise for major depression treatment
A controlled clinical trial suggests a fast-acting psychedelic approach may reduce depressive symptoms, but researchers stress careful interpretation…
Fitness tracking: When your wrist quietly judges you
One drink, and your recovery score drops the next morning. A late dinner shows up as elevated resting…
Smartwatch data may help detect opioid misuse risk
Opioid overdoses continue to take a devastating toll across the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for…
Study: Apple Watch detects atrial fibrillation “better” than standard medical check-up
The Apple Watch can detect atrial fibrillation. (Image source: Benedikt Winkel, Notebookcheck) A new study shows that the…
Why are smart rings outpacing smartwatches despite late market entry?
Smart rings are finally going mainstream. It took only a decade. The category, popularized by the Finnish brand…
AI method sharply improves noise removal in brain imaging
Obtaining clearer functional MRI data about the brain and its disorders is possible using artificial intelligence, according to…
Cardiologist explains how to exercise to prevent heart failure: Just 150 minutes every week
To build a healthy heart, in fact, to achieve overall fitness, experts and doctors often recommend working out…
Study finds bright nights raise risk for stroke and heart failure in adults over 40
Researchers have discovered that people exposed to brighter light at night face up to 50% higher risks of…
Rising temperatures put older hearts in danger
As climate change fuels longer, hotter summers, new research shows that older adults’ hearts can’t keep up, exposing…
Are You ‘Overspending’ Your Heartbeats? New Metric Could Transform Physical Fitness
An athlete’s heart is monitored while he runs on a treadmill. (Photo by Gorodenkoff on Shutterstock) Researchers believe…