Sleep tracking apps can heighten anxiety in people with insomnia, study warns
Sleep tracking apps can cause stress for people with insomnia as they heighten awareness of sleep quality and…
Brain age from sleep patterns may signal future dementia risk
A machine-learning analysis of brain waves recorded during sleep may help identify people at high risk of developing dementia, according to a…
Menopause may raise women’s Alzheimer risk earlier than doctors once thought
A new review suggests the menopause transition may mark a critical window for Alzheimer’s prevention in women, shifting…
Patients who stop GLP-1 drugs often restart or try alternatives
A large real-world study shows that patients who stop popular GLP-1–based weight-loss drugs often return to treatment or…
Here’s what to eat every day to sleep a little better
Our bodies produce a hormone called melatonin, which helps regulate our sleep-wake cycles. When it starts to get…
Lifelong tracking of fish reveals early behavioral signals of aging
Scientists tracking the entire life of the African turquoise killifish have discovered that behavior alone can predict whether…
A Pill for Sleep Apnea? Clinical Trial Yields Promising Results
Millions of people in the U.S. have sleep apnea, most of whom aren’t getting treated for it. But…
Everyday wearable data could reveal early brain health signals
Consumer wearable sensors combined with AI modeling may enable continuous, real-world tracking of cognitive and emotional health, offering…
Technology Is Reshaping Sleep Apnea Treatment
Inspire therapy—a hypoglossal nerve stimulation implant—has been FDA-approved for more than 11 years, with over 100,000 patients treated…
Ancient herb known as ‘nature’s Valium’ touted for improving sleep and anxiety
Valerian, an herbal supplement long used for sleep and relaxation, has been referred to as “nature’s Valium” —…
Whangārei airport clocks up 100-plus noise complaints as rescue chopper disturbs sleep
The inaugural report was presented to Whangārei District Council (WDC)’s February 26 noise committee meeting. WDC manager property…
Using a smartwatch to detect changes in brain health
Can smartphones or smartwatches help detect early signs of neurological or mental illness? Researchers at the University of…