Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a soft, wearable patch that can specifically influence REM sleep. The device, called NEUSLeeP, combines gentle, focused ultrasound stimulation with electrodes that simultaneously record the brain’s electrical activity. What makes it unique is that the patch is worn directly on the skin and is designed […]
Nightmares can be one of the most distressing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—a condition that can develop after a person has experienced a disaster, a serious accident, violence, combat, or another severe trauma. While sleeping, people with PTSD often feel as though they are reliving the event in vivid detail. These recurring episodes can […]
When temperatures rise, sleep often suffers. Hot nights can make it harder to fall asleep, increase the number of times you wake up during the night, and leave you feeling less rested the next day. One reason for this is thermoregulation—the body’s ability to maintain its core temperature within a safe range. Sleep is closely […]
Imagine a small fire breaking out in a corner of your kitchen. With the right fire extinguisher, you might be able to put it out quickly. Instead, the sprinkler system is triggered and floods the entire house, turning a localized problem into widespread damage. According to researchers, something similar could be happening in the brains […]
The switch from daylight saving time to standard time—and vice versa—affects not only the time of day but apparently also the human body. A new study by researchers at Northwestern Medicine shows that the time change may be linked to an altered risk of certain retinal vascular diseases. In particular, the switch to daylight saving […]
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