Researchers discover the best way to get a crying baby back to sleep
The data yield a simple but cost-free and effective technique that increases the chance of getting a crying infant to calm down and sleep.
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JJ Shavit
- Sep 1, 2022
Science is close to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain
Science may be one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain, a new study shows.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 5, 2022
Cancer drug halts tumor growth by putting cancer cells to sleep
A new therapeutic approach prevents the growth of metastatic tumors in mice by forcing cancer cells into a dormant state.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 30, 2022
Want to live a longer life? Stop snoring
TAU researchers found that women aged 55 and over who snore are at increased risk for sleep apnea, which can be fatal.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 7, 2022
80% of Americans have poor cardiovascular health -- here's what we can do about it
About 80% of people in the U.S. have low to moderate cardiovascular health based on the AHA’s new Life’s Essential 8™ checklist.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 2, 2022
Smart earbud will measure how astronauts sleep
New project examines the differences between human sleep patterns on earth and in space using ear-EEG-tech developed at Aarhus University
JJ Shavit
- Jun 24, 2022
Light during sleep linked to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure
Subjects exposed to any amount of light while sleeping at night were significantly more likely to be obese, and have high blood pressure.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 14, 2022
Want to Live Longer? Find Out if You Snore
TAU researchers found that women aged 55 and over who snore are at increased risk for sleep apnea, which can be fatal.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 9, 2022
Bad dreams could be early warning of Parkinson’s disease
Older adults who start to experience bad dreams or nightmares could be exhibiting early signs of Parkinson’s disease, say researchers.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 1, 2022
The secret to a longer lifespan lies in your sleep
Rochester biologists who study the genetics of lifespan suggest novel targets to combat aging and age-related diseases.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 10, 2022
New wearable device enhances deep sleep
Many people, especially the elderly, suffer from abnormal sleep. In particular, the deep sleep phases become shorter and shallower with age.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 30, 2022
Mosquito netting innovation halves malaria infection in Tanzania
A novel class of bed net kills mosquitoes resistant to traditional insecticides by making them unable to move reducing malaria infections.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 19, 2022
Sharks take naps with their eyes open!
It turns out these predators love to grab a nap when there’s nothing going on and some actually sleep with their eyes wide open!
JJ Shavit
- Mar 18, 2022
Mouth taping can improve blood oxygen levels and quality of sleep, expert says
It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 16, 2022
Is the quality or quantity of your sleep more important?
Elite sleepers show psychological resilience and resistance to neurodegenerative conditions that may point the way to fending off disease.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 4, 2022
Need better sleep? Researchers identify the best type of exercise for getting ZZZs
It is increasingly recognized that getting enough sleep, particularly high-quality sleep, is important for cardiovascular health.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 8, 2022
Getting more sleep reduces caloric intake, a game changer for weight loss
A new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting could change how we think about weight loss.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 4, 2022
Mouth taping can improve oxygenation and quality of sleep, expert says
It’s tough to tell your body to breathe through your nose at night, but you can force it to with a trick that’s growing in popularity.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 22, 2022
Why do humans exhibit rapid eye movement when they sleep?
A research team has reported a common circuit regulating both innate fear and REM sleep, which has proved this hypothesis.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 17, 2021
Drinking caffeinated coffee has both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects
Drinking caffeinated coffee appears to have both beneficial and harmful short-term health effects.
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