Summary: A recent survey by sleep aid brand Natrol found that many women between the ages of 40 and 60 are losing significant amounts of sleep due to spiraling thoughts. Nearly half of the respondents reported losing two or more hours of sleep per night, with 10% losing four or … [Read more...]
Acoustic Resonance Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Chronic Insomnia
Summary: A pilot study from Stanford Medicine and SoundHealth explored the use of acoustic resonance therapy as a new, non-invasive treatment for chronic insomnia. The therapy involved delivering personalized binaural spatial audio through a specialized headband, tailored to each … [Read more...]
The True Price of ‘Free’ Apps: Sleep, Focus, and Time
Summary: A study by researchers at Linköping University and RISE, published in Digital Policy Regulation and Governance, reveals the hidden costs of using free mobile apps, including sleep deprivation, procrastination, and reduced focus. While users provide personal data in … [Read more...]
Computational Approach Yields Custom-Fit PAP Masks
Summary: Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design, along with Chinese universities and Changi General Hospital, used computational modeling to design custom-fit positive airway pressure (PAP) masks aimed at improving comfort and reducing air leakage for … [Read more...]
Parents Trust AI Over Experts for Child Sleep Advice
Summary: A University of Kansas study found that parents often trust AI-generated health information for their children more than advice from healthcare professionals when the authorship is unknown. The study highlights concerns about the increasing reliance on AI for critical … [Read more...]
The Impact of Socio-Ecological Factors on a Child’s Ability to Sleep
Summary: Randi Bates, PhD, of the University of Cincinnati, has received a $3.4 million grant to investigate how socio-ecological factors like racism, housing instability, screen time, and stress impact sleep health in young children. Her research will examine disparities in … [Read more...]
University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton Opens Renovated Sleep Center
Summary: University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Eaton has opened its newly renovated sleep center in Charlotte, Mich, offering expanded facilities and enhanced comfort for patients experiencing sleep disorders. The center now features additional private rooms with individual … [Read more...]
FDA Seeks Additional Information on Movano Health’s EvieMED Ring
Summary: Movano Health, which is pursuing FDA clearance for its EvieMED Ring, recently received additional clarifying questions from the FDA regarding the medical aspects of the device. This marks the final phase of the company’s 510(k) application review process. Movano says it … [Read more...]
Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Face Off in Sleep Accuracy Study
Summary: A study funded by ŌURA and conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital compared the sleep-tracking accuracy of the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Sense against gold-standard polysomnography. The study found that the Oura Ring outperformed the other two devices in … [Read more...]
Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Face Off in Sleep Accuracy Study
Summary: A study funded by ŌURA and conducted by Brigham and Women’s Hospital compared the sleep-tracking accuracy of the Oura Ring, Apple Watch, and Fitbit Sense against gold-standard polysomnography. The study found that the Oura Ring outperformed the other two devices in … [Read more...]
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