At the beginning of Romans 9–11, Paul tells us he is sad. Really sad. “I speak the truth in Christ — I am not lying, my conscience confirms it through the Holy Spirit — I have great sorrow and unceasing anguish in my heart . . . for the sake of my people . .…
Summary: A study suggests that exposure to radiofrequency electromagnetic fields from Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as baby monitors, may contribute to sleep disturbances. Conducted in real-world conditions, the research found that participants exposed to the radiation experienced disrupted sleep patterns, with some showing increased brain activity during non-REM sleep and a heightened risk of clinical insomnia.…
Summary: Axsome Therapeutics’ AXS-12 (reboxetine) achieved significant results in the ENCORE phase 3 trial for narcolepsy with cataplexy, reducing cataplexy attacks by 77% over six months and improving excessive daytime sleepiness, cognition, and overall narcolepsy symptoms. The trial demonstrated AXS-12’s long-term safety and efficacy, with minimal adverse effects. The company plans to file a New…
Summary: The Sleep Consortium announced the Illuminate Hypersomnia Adjunct Scientific Meeting, a virtual session on Feb 13, 2025, to address drug development challenges for idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). Building on insights from a previous patient-focused meeting and survey, the event will bring together experts in sleep medicine, pharmaceutical research, and advocacy to tackle barriers in IH…
Summary: A study co-led by UCLA and Baylor College of Medicine suggests that a wearable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device may help alleviate persistent pain, fatigue, and mobility issues in individuals with long COVID. The device, which delivers low-voltage electrical currents, was tested on 25 participants over four weeks, with the high-dose group showing…
Summary: Embr Labs, maker of the Embr Wave wrist-worn wearable, announced six new patents granted across the US, Japan, and the EU. These patents focus on AI-driven systems that deliver personalized warming and cooling stimuli to address hot flashes, stress, and sleep disruptions. The patented technology leverages sensors to detect physiological signals, enabling adaptive and…
Christmas Sermon Prep Webinar – Join me for a FREE webinar on Dec. 5th at 2 pm ET to learn about preaching a Christmas message that deeply changes lives. https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/sermonprep/ ————————— The truth is, you can’t shepherd numbers. You can only shepherd names. And yet, in a culture obsessed with metrics, many leaders feel…
Few of us would willingly repeat our middle and high school years. For many, the span from age twelve to seventeen held insecurities, fears, disappointments, and maybe even intense suffering that we would not want to relive. Part of our trouble came from the adolescent tendency to filter everything, even our deepest joys and triumphs,…
Summary: A study led by researchers at the University of Lausanne, published in Nature Neuroscience, identifies the brain’s locus coeruleus as a key regulator of the transitions between non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. This brain region, previously known for its role in wakefulness, acts as a “clock” to maintain normal…
Summary: Smile N’ Style Dental in Carmel, Ind, is now offering oral appliance therapy as an alternative treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Led by Gagandeep Bath, DDS, the dental practice is targeting patients who find CPAP therapy uncomfortable or intolerable. Bath emphasizes the comfort and effectiveness of oral appliances, which aim to improve sleep…