Pre-workout supplements linked to dangerously short sleep
New research shows that young Canadians who take pre-workout supplements are more than twice as likely to sleep…
Restless legs syndrome linked to higher Parkinson’s disease risk
A 15-year national health analysis reveals that people with restless legs syndrome are more likely to develop Parkinson’s.…
Automated EHR system triages cancer symptoms, improves care team efficiency
For many people living with cancer, symptoms such as pain, anxiety or insomnia can quickly spiral into an…
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,…
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…
Association of sleep habits with Alpha-MSH levels in patients with chronic kidney disease | BMC Nephrology
Levin AS, Bilous RW, Coresh J. Chapter 1: definition and classification of CKD. Kidney Int Suppl. 2013;3(1):19–62. Google…
Nationwide mapping maps epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States
A first-of-its-kind nationwide study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified key…
How Good Are Wearables for Sleep Tracking?
Sleep has become the new frontier of performance, recovery, and overall health — and wearables have rushed in…
New robotic testing method reveals overlooked proprioception deficits after stroke
A decade ago, at age 55, Don Lewis suffered a stroke in his sleep. When he woke up,…
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…
Low-intensity noise therapy shows how tuning sound to the brain can ease tinnitus
A tailored low-intensity noise stimulus alleviated tinnitus symptoms in a Phase II trial, demonstrating promise for a non-masking,…
Doctor shares simple 3-2-1 rule that could help you stop ever waking up at 3am again
A doctor has shared a simple ‘rule’ to help people avoid frequent trips to the toilet in the…