“Embroiled in petty priorities.” It was a devasting observation, and I resonated with it. I came across these words recently from an evangelical statesman saddened to watch some Christians “responding with increasing nationalism, sometimes with almost frightening ethnocentrism.” They are “caught up in a flag-waving nationalism,” he said, “that puts the interests of my nation…
By Anthony Bloxham, Nottingham Trent University People have pondered whether dreams have a purpose throughout human history. Modern scientists are fascinated with this question too. For a long time the science of dreams has oscillated between fringe research and the mainstream. But creative study designs and new technology are transforming it into an exciting and…
Summary: New research has demonstrated that a known drug can restore the brain’s ability to clear toxic waste in aging mice, a process that slows down with age and contributes to the development of neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The study, published in Nature Aging, highlights how prostaglandin F2α, a drug used clinically, can…
Which is closer to the center of your life as a Christian: what you’re doing for God, or what God has already done for you through Jesus Christ? Which one grounds your identity more deeply, affects your mood more frequently, rouses your passions more highly? Your answer to these questions will deeply shape the stability,…
Summary: Recent studies have highlighted the critical connection between sleep quality and the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers have found that patients with active IBD experience significant disruptions in sleep, such as longer time to fall asleep, reduced deep sleep, and shorter total sleep duration. These sleep disturbances are closely linked to increased…
Summary: As the school year begins, parents of children with ADHD face the challenge of establishing consistent sleep routines, which is crucial for managing symptoms and improving focus and behavior. Sleep problems are common in children with ADHD, and these issues can exacerbate ADHD symptoms, making it harder for children to concentrate and manage their…
Summary: Helight Kidzzz is a newly introduced sleep aid that uses red-light technology to help improve sleep routines for children and infants. The device is designed to promote natural melatonin production by emitting a precise wavelength of red light. Helight Kidzzz operates for 28 minutes, with the light gradually fading to help children transition smoothly…
Summary: Research presented at ESC Congress 2024 shows that catching up on sleep during weekends can reduce the risk of heart disease, especially for those who experience sleep deprivation during the week. The study analyzed nearly 91,000 participants from the UK Biobank project, grouping them into quartiles based on the amount of compensatory sleep they…
Summary: Researchers have conducted a study to explore whether the sleep-promoting drug suvorexant can reduce delirium in older adults since insomnia is a risk factor for delirium. Delirium, a condition common in older hospitalized patients, leads to increased risks of falls, dementia, and higher healthcare costs. The study involved a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial across 50…
Summary: MemorialCare Miller Children’s & Women’s Hospital Long Beach has completed its first two pediatric Inspire procedures for children with Down syndrome and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The FDA-approved Inspire device offers an alternative treatment for children who cannot tolerate CPAP therapy or benefit from traditional surgery. The procedure involves implanting the device under the…