October 24, 2024 • Research Highlight Depression symptoms can be hard to manage, especially for people with treatment-resistant depression, a persistent and severe form of the disorder. Fortunately, new therapies are emerging for such hard-to-treat conditions. One of these is the medication ketamine, which numerous NIMH-funded studies have shown has fact-acting and lasting effects in…
Summary: Essence Healthcare will offer Oura Rings and app subscriptions to select Medicare Advantage members starting in 2025 at no additional cost. The partnership aims to help seniors monitor vital health metrics including sleep, activity, and heart health through the smart ring technology. Essence sees this as part of their broader strategy to integrate digital…
Summary: The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced the winners of the 2024 SleepTech Award, recognizing Loop Earplugs, UBlockout, and Neurovalens for their innovative sleep technologies. The award, which celebrates advancements in sleep health, was given in two categories: Sleep Health and Wellness and Sleep Disorders and Conditions. Loop Earplugs’ Loop Dream earplugs and UBlockout’s Ultimate…
Summary: The Bedtime Boost study, funded by the Nuffield Foundation, investigated how reducing screen time before bed affects toddler sleep. Conducted by researchers from multiple UK universities, the study involved 105 families with toddlers aged 16 to 30 months. Families were divided into two groups: one that eliminated screen time before bed, replacing it with…
Summary: A study published in Neurology suggests that poor sleep quality in early middle age is linked to accelerated brain aging by late middle age. Researchers from the University of California San Francisco found that individuals who experienced sleep problems, such as difficulty falling or staying asleep, had brain scans showing signs of brain aging…
Summary: A new study led by pediatric sleep expert Wendy Hall from the University of British Columbia reveals wide variations in sleep regulations for licensed childcare centers across Canadian provinces and territories. These inconsistencies leave many centers without clear guidelines for ensuring children get sufficient, quality sleep, potentially impacting child development, particularly for infants and…