Summary: A new study from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that biological factors, rather than solely lifestyle or caregiving roles, may significantly influence sleep differences between males and females. Using mice, researchers observed distinct sex-based variations in sleep patterns, including females experiencing less total sleep and more fragmented rest. The findings challenge long-standing assumptions…
Summary: A study by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen explored how a five-hour shift in sleep and meal timing due to jet lag affects metabolism, sleep, and alertness. Researchers found that while metabolism recovered within two to three days, sleep and brain clock disruptions persisted for more than five days. These…
Summary: Foria, a natural wellness brand known for its intimate health products, has acquired Ned, a company specializing in plant-based remedies for sleep and stress. The acquisition marks Foria’s expansion into new wellness categories, offering products like magnesium-infused blends and CBD tinctures alongside its existing lines for intimacy, period care, and menopause. Both brands share…
Summary: Eight Sleep has entered the UAE market, introducing its AI-powered Pod mattress cover as part of the region’s growing focus on health and wellness. The Pod technology offers personalized cooling, heating, and sleep tracking to address common sleep challenges such as irregular schedules, stress, and temperature. This marks Eight Sleep’s first expansion into the…
Audio Transcript Welcome back to Job week on the podcast. On Monday, we read Job 16 together and had to parse out which of Job’s claims are true and which ones are false — one of the particular challenges of reading Job. Today we read Job 19 and this bold declaration from Job in Job…
Summary: A study reveals that infants prenatally exposed to illicit drugs or alcohol are at a heightened risk of sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) and that caregivers of these infants were twice as likely to be impaired at the time of death, with 1 in 4 deaths involving both caregiver impairment and bed-sharing. The researcher…
Summary: Langham Hospitality Group has partnered with Sleep Cycle to enhance the sleep experience for its guests by offering Brilliant by Langham loyalty members a 30% discount on the Sleep Cycle app. This collaboration, part of Langham’s Sleep Matters by Chuan wellness program, aims to provide guests with personalized sleep insights, smart alarms, and tools…
Summary: Welltory has introduced a science-backed sleep analysis feature for Apple Watch that leverages heart rate and movement data to provide users with actionable insights into their sleep patterns, nightly recovery, and how daily activities impact rest. The feature includes personalized feedback and dynamic visuals to guide users toward improved sleep quality and routines, with…