This summer, I began reviewing all my journals. As I write, I’m still plodding through the handwritten journals I kept in my twenties, transcribing them into digital documents as I go (for easier future reference). I’ve found this to be a good exercise for my soul. It’s allowed me to revisit seasons of spiritual desperation…
Summary: Zepp Health’s updated Zepp App 9 for Amazfit smartwatch users introduces Zepp Aura, a premium sleep service offering advanced analytics, AI-driven personalized sleep recommendations, and access to a library of relaxation content. Additional features include a revamped user interface, real-time health analytics, exertion scores, and a heart health dashboard, providing users with a comprehensive…
Terms for CSTE Qualification The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) designates this educational activity–Sleep Review’s August/September 2024 Digital Edition—for a maximum of 0.5 Continuing Sleep Technology Education (CSTE) credits. Individuals should claim only those credits that he/she actually earned in the educational activity. Certificates are emailed once a week, usually on Fridays. To be…
Summary: NLS Pharmaceutics Ltd and Kadimastem Ltd have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The merged entity will focus on advancing NLS’s dual orexin agonist platform, which has applications in sleep disorders, and Kadimastem’s cell therapy programs targeting ALS and diabetes. NLS plans to divest certain legacy assets like Mazindol ER, with net proceeds distributed…
Summary: Movano Health has submitted a complete response to the FDA as part of the final review phase of its 510(k) application for the EvieMED Ring, a wearable device that combines medical functionality, such as pulse oximetry, with wellness tracking features. Movano remains optimistic about achieving 510(k) clearance, which would enable broader applications for remote…
Summary: A recent study reveals the importance of Japan’s new duty hour reform, which limits most physician overtime to 960 hours annually, on sleep, alertness, and mental health. The study, involving over 1,200 Japanese physicians, reveals that longer work hours are linked to decreased sleep duration, increased burnout, and lower alertness. Using the Psychomotor Vigilance…
By Steven E. Todd DMD, MaS I’m taking a deep dive into melatonin today. I will be discussing: 1. What is melatonin? 2. What does melatonin do and not do for sleep? 3. How can we think about melatonin supplementation? What is Melatonin? Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone, not a vitamin. The gut contains…
Summary: A study found that cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) during pregnancy not only improves sleep quality but also reduces postpartum depression. Delivered during pregnancy, CBT-I significantly reduced depressive symptoms in the postpartum period, suggesting effective insomnia treatment can serve as a protective factor. Researchers emphasize the need to make CBT-I more accessible to…
“I hope you leave Sunday morning deeply encouraged by the gospel — and I also hope you leave kind of tired.” I’ve had more than a few puzzled looks come my way as I’ve said that sentence in my church’s prospective-members class. Many Christians understand corporate worship according to the gas-station illustration — church is…
Audio Transcript There are dark stories of people who get taken advantage of in this world and who want to take revenge or see God’s vengeance pour down on those enemies — the case today in this email from a listener named Jemma, who lives in Australia. That’s all we have, her email. It’s short…