Twenty-five years ago, I was a freshman at Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. I had grown up in the church. I made a profession of faith at age eight and was baptized. God had blessed me with a home church that loved the gospel and taught me that I could trust the Bible. However,…
For five years, I cared for my friend Violet as her memories faded away. Dementia took hold, and the feisty Finnish woman who took pride in her nursing career, her spotless lawn, and her adoring German shepherd eventually forgot the people and home she loved. In her final months, she no longer recognized Bible verses…
Summary: A survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that nearly half (46%) of Americans are losing sleep due to anxiety surrounding the 2024 presidential election. Other major stressors impacting sleep include financial concerns (81%), job security (57%), global conflicts (54%), and emerging technologies like AI (41%). AASM sleep expert Andrew…
Summary: ŌURA’s first Perimenopause Report, released for Menopause Awareness Month, analyzed de-identified data from over 100,000 female Oura Members to explore the physiological changes that occur during the menopausal transition. The report reveals how perimenopause and menopause impact sleep, mood, energy levels, and cardiovascular health. Key findings show that sleep loss progressively worsens during menopause,…