Interview by Alyx Arnett Obesity is widely recognized as a major contributor to the development of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). A 10% increase in weight can multiply the risk of OSA sixfold.1 Weight loss, on the other hand, is often recommended to lessen the condition’s severity. Atul Malhotra, MD While the bidirectional relationship between obesity…
Interview by Alyx Arnett Women with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) often present with lower apnea-hypopnea indexes (AHI) and fewer oxygen desaturations than men, as well as atypical symptoms like fatigue and insomnia—differences that put them at risk of being underdiagnosed and undertreated.1 Alison Wimms, PhD But despite its subtler appearance, research suggests that the negative…
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP)—a treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—can also reduce nighttime coughing, wheezing, and heartburn according to a study published in ERJ Open Research. CPAP is offered to people with OSA, but the new research suggests that the treatment may bring extra benefits. “When we experience heartburn or acid reflux, we are…
Young jumping spiders dangle by a thread through the night, in a box, in a lab. Every so often, their legs curl and their spinnerets twitch — and the retinas of their eyes, visible through their translucent exoskeletons, shift back and forth.“What these spiders are doing seems to be resembling — very closely — REM…
By Leigh Signal, Massey University For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, mixed with a few nerves. We’re off somewhere different – perhaps a holiday, maybe to catch up with friends or family. Even work can be more interesting when you’re in a new location. Of course, you want to…
Employees who frequently interact with artificial intelligence (AI) systems are more likely to experience insomnia as a consequence of loneliness, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. Researchers conducted four experiments in the United States, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Findings were consistent across cultures. The research was published online in the Journal of…
A café in Japan is offering a new twist for coffee lovers—the chance to pair their brew with quick, standing naps in vertical sleep pods. Customers at Nescafé Sleep Café in Harajuku can rent the pods for 30 minutes for a quick power nap. Photo credit: Koyoju Plywood Corp. Last week, the Nescafé Sleep Café…
For much of the past few years, I have been reading and thinking about the formative power of Internet technology on our intellectual, emotional, and spiritual lives. As I’ve shared with people the ideas in my book Digital Liturgies, one question comes up more often than any other: “What do we do about this?” This…
Date and Time September 14, 202312:00–5:00 p.m. ETSeptember 15, 202312:00–5:30 p.m. ET OverviewThis workshop will include experts in psychiatry, neurostimulation, physics, device regulation, and engineering and consist of individual talks and panel discussions. The workshop is open to the scientific community and the public.The primary goal of the workshop is to examine focused ultrasound neuromodulation for mental…