A recent study published on the preprint server medRxiv* in October 2020 reveals the significant prevalence of sleep abnormalities among the population in areas affected by COVID-19. This is likely to cause a heavy toll […]
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How to Cope With 2020 Burnout
On a recent Houseparty call with my three best friends, I burst into tears. “I’m stressed about everything,” I sobbed, surprising myself. “I think I’m going COVID crazy.” Our calls are usually a hoot, but […]
Sleep apnea increases risk of severe COVID 19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a respiratory disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. A subset of COVID-19 patients face a severe form of the disease with hospitalization, respiratory failure, or death. […]
Tesla driver charged after appearing to sleep while traveling 86 mph
Canadian authorities said they charged a driver for dangerous driving after they appeared to be sleeping while his Tesla Model S drove on Autopilot. It’s the latest in a long string of incidents involving abuse […]
5 Stretches to Help You Sleep Better
Ever make the effort to get to bed at a decent hour only to experience a war of attrition with the clock on your nightstand? Its numbers silently tick away while you attempt to quell […]
Can’t Sleep Due to COVID-19 Stress?
Layoffs. Working from home. Homeschooling children. Lack of physical contact with friends and family members. These are all issues the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to our lives — not to mention worries over our health […]
5 Things to Look For On a College Campus That Benefit Mental Health
By Carly Drake, North Central College and Diane Bruce Anstine, North Central College Researchers have studied college students’ mental health for decades. Even in the 1920s, it was clear that the many stresses of higher […]
Fall Back Into Health - HealthyWomen
Since COVID-19 entered our lives, we’ve all reacted differently. For instance, when I’ve felt overwhelmed by quarantining, I’ve turned to sugar — cookies, to be precise — as a coping mechanism. For my best friend, […]
We lose 30 minutes of sleep on work nights: weekend sleeping in is bad
A recent study from Sweden followed the sleep cycles of 100 people, aged 60 to 71, over two years as they transitioned into retirement. They found that participants had chronic partial sleep deprivation during the […]
Exposure to light-emitting media devices at night linked with poor sperm quality
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Aug 27 2020 Men might want to think twice before reaching for their smartphone at night. A new study found correlations between electronic media use at night and poor sperm quality. […]
Heat suggested as a therapeutic intervention in COVID-19
Viruses that are contained within a lipid membrane or “enveloped viruses” such as coronaviruses and rhinoviruses can remain active for long periods in cool, dry conditions, which can lead to increased rates of respiratory infections. […]
Robotic crib automatically rocks crying babies back to sleep
The bot that rocks the cradle! Robotic smart crib will automatically coax crying babies back to sleep without parents needing to wake up in the middle of the night A San Francisco tech firm will […]
Stream Big Boi and Sleepy Brown’s New Single “Can’t Sleep”
Last September, Dungeon Family members Big Boi and Sleepy Brown teased that a new collaborative album called The Big Sleepover would arrive sometime in 2020. That release date looks to be fast approaching, as the two […]
Lockdown adversities could affect sleep and mental health
Researchers at University College London warn that the adversities people are facing in the UK as a result of lockdown during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be causing sleep problems that could affect […]
How India’s lockdown has affected mental health
India’s public landscape has transformed dramatically over the last couple of months, with the most prolonged lockdown that the present generation can remember. Declared on March 24, 2020, the lockdown ensured that hundreds of millions […]
Understanding Menopause: Brain Health, Sleep and the Health Benefits
Share on: Dr. Barb DePree, director of the Women’s Midlife Services at Holland Hospital, founder of MiddlesexMD and a member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council, answers our questions about this important stage of a […]
The Importance of a Good Sleep Pattern
Getting enough sleep is not only about sleeping 7 to 8 hours but more about enjoying quality sleep. This should be done regularly to help you adopt a good sleeping pattern. If you’re struggling to […]
The world-first personalized nutrition wearable device
An Australian start-up has come with the world’s first personalized nutrition wearable device. The device measures dietary biomarkers and helps manage the risk of diseases like Type 2 diabetes. The company, Nutromics, based out of […]
Does school start time affect sleep patterns among adolescents?
Researchers looked at the positive and negative effects of the early or late school start time on sleep quality and duration of adolescents. Their study titled, “Association of Delaying School Start Time With Sleep Duration, […]
Poll Reveals The Impact Working From Home Has On Your Sleep
While the COVID-19 pandemic and enforced lockdown are a source of anxiety and sleep disruption for many, a poll conducted…continue reading… The post Poll Reveals The Impact Working From Home Has On Your Sleep appeared […]
Is it Necessary to Get Sufficient REM Sleep Daily?
Is it Necessary to Get Sufficient REM Sleep Daily? Our lives are hectic and habit erratic! And caught up in this busy schedule, we should think about the best thing that we can do for […]
How to boost your immune system to fight coronavirus
As the world struggles with the coronavirus pandemic, more and more people are trying to protect themselves against the virus by all means possible. There are currently no vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus […]
Free Tidal Trial: Focus, Relax, & Sleep Better With Brain.fm
Digital Trends may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Almost everyone who works at a computer on a daily basis likes to listen to something during the day, and you […]
How to Sleep Well With IBD Symptoms
Share on: When you have irritable bowel disease (IBD), which can include ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, symptoms like diarrhea and abdominal pain can get in the way of restful sleep. And when you don’t […]