Mattress pad vs mattress topper: which one is best for your sleep?
Mattress pads and toppers are an easy way to upgrade your current mattress, but there are some big differences between them......»»
High physical activity levels may counter serious health harms of poor sleep
Physical activity levels at or above the weekly recommended amounts may counter the serious health harms associated with poor sleep quality, suggests a large long term study......»»
Skin in the game: Transformative approach uses the human body to recharge smartwatches
As smart watches are increasingly able to monitor the vital signs of health, including what's going on when we sleep, a problem has emerged: those wearable, wireless devices are often disconnected from our body overnight, being charged at the bedside.....»»
Machine learning helps in predicting when immunotherapy will be effective
Cancer cells can put the body's immune cells into sleep mode. Immunotherapy can reverse this, but it doesn't work for all patients and all cancer types. Researchers have now developed machine learning models that can predict if someone is likely to r.....»»
Cats may catch COVID-19 from sleeping on their owner"s bed
New research being presented at the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (ECCMID), held online this year, suggests that people with COVID-19 frequently pass it on to their pets. Cats that sleep on their owner's bed seem to.....»»
During epic migrations, great snipes fly at surprising heights by day and lower by night
Don't let the great snipe's pudginess fool you. A stocky marsh bird with a 20-inch wingspan, great snipes are also speedy marathoners that can migrate from Sweden to Central Africa in just three days, without even stopping to eat, drink, or sleep. No.....»»
Best Prime Day gaming deals for 2021
Whether you're purchasing a new console or expanding your collection of games and accessories, you don't want to sleep on these Prime Day gaming deals......»»
Animals" ability to adapt their habitats key to survival amid climate change
Birds build nests to keep eggs and baby nestlings warm during cool weather, but also make adjustments in nest insulation in such a way the little ones can keep cool in very hot conditions. Mammals, such as rabbits or groundhogs, sleep or hibernate in.....»»
Hollywood stereotypes of female journalists feed a "vicious cycle" of sexism
When a fictional female journalist appears on screen, chances are she's about to sleep with one of her sources. It's a trope that infuriates actual women in news media—and it can have real-life consequences, says University of Florida researcher Fr.....»»
Don’t sweat rising electric bills: Smart bed covers keep you cool and save money
Smart mattress covers like the Eight Sleep Pod Pro can help keep you cool at night despite rising temperatures without raising your utility bill......»»
People who have trouble sleeping are at a higher risk of dying early - especially diabetics
People with sleep problems are at an increased risk of dying young, finds a new study......»»
Defying body clock linked to depression and lower wellbeing
People whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing, according to a large-scale new study......»»
Kids who sleep with their pet still good night"s rest
Researchers found that the sleep quality of the surprisingly high number of children who share a bed with their pets is indistinguishable from those who sleep alone......»»
Role of sleep-related brain activity in clearing toxic proteins and preventing Alzheimer"s disease
Evidence of sleep-dependent low-frequency (less than 0.1 Hz) global brain activity in the clearance of Alzheimer's disease-related toxin buildup is presented in new research. This neuronal activity was more strongly linked with cerebrospinal fluid fl.....»»
Early bird or night owl? Study links shift worker sleep to "chronotype"
Getting enough sleep can be a real challenge for shift workers affecting their overall health. But what role does being an early bird or night owl play in getting good rest? Researchers find a link between chronotype and amount of sleep shift workers.....»»
Sleep Evolved Before Brains. Hydras Are Living Proof
Some of nature’s simplest animals suggest that sleep evolved long before centralized nervous systems......»»
Poor sleep may impact academic achievement for children in disinvested neighborhoods
Research shows that poor sleep health may disproportionately affect children of color from families of low socioeconomic status and place them at risk for behavior problems and lower academic performance. However, few sleep studies utilize standard m.....»»
Best Sunrise Alarm Clock
Our favorite sunrise alarm clock is the [amazon link="B07GXWDXBD" title="Philips SmartSleep HF3670/60" /]. It comes with a Sleep Mapper app for improved sleep hygiene and a special breathing light that can make falling asleep a lot easier. Source.....»»
Let your Spotify tunes put you to sleep with Android’s Bedtime mode
Having trouble sleeping lately? Help yourself drift off and get a better night's sleep by using Android's Bedtime mode, with support for Spotify and Calm......»»
Microsoft’s Edge browser can now start up faster and put your tabs to sleep
At its annual Build conference today, Microsoft announced a couple of new features for version 91 of its Edge browser that, like so much at Build this year, aren’t earth-shattering (developer velocity!) but nice quality-of-life upgrades for its.....»»
Long term use of prescription meds for insomnia not linked to better quality sleep
Long term use of prescription meds for insomnia doesn't seem to improve disturbed sleep in middle-aged women, suggests new research......»»