Binaural beats are a sound effect made by playing two slightly different tones, one in each ear. The brain perceives a third...
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Sleep twitches at dozing off are common and usually harmless
Many people feel a sudden jolt just as they are falling asleep. Doctors call this a hypnic jerk, also named a sleep start or hypnic myoclonus. It is a brief, involuntary muscle contraction that can...
Lucid dreaming: induction methods, benefits, and scientific research
Lucid dreaming is a phenomenon where the dreamer becomes aware they are dreaming and may even gain control over the dream’s content. This state typically occurs during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep...
Losing weight permanently
How to Lose Fat and Slim Down? Doing cardio, crunches, and core exercises can help, but it's often not enough. So, what can we do? Before understanding...
Ozlo Sleepbuds mask noise and stream audio to help you sleep
Noise is a primary enemy of good rest. Whether it is a partner snoring, traffic outside, or a noisy neighbor, sudden sounds can jolt the brain awake. This...
Loop Dream sleep earplugs reduce low noise and help light sleepers sleep through the night
Loop has released Dream, a pair of reusable sleep earplugs that aim to block low, irregular nighttime sounds while staying comfortable for side sleepers. In a real-world test by TechRadar, the...
Startup says two people sent a word to each other while dreaming
A California startup reports that two lucid dreamers exchanged a simple message while asleep. According to the announcement, sensors confirmed rapid eye movement sleep, the first sleeper received a...
OxyZen by BrainCo: an AI meditation headband for sleep
Meditation can be a challenge. It can be difficult to know if you are "doing it right" or to stay focused. A new AI meditation headband called OxyZen aims...
This Mattress Smasher revolutionizes mattress firmness testing with objective measurements
CNET created an innovative Mattress Smasher (Mattress Smasher 9000) to take the subjectivity out of mattress firmness testing by using a standardized machine. Traditionally, mattress firmness is...
Enhance brain health: strategies to slow brain aging and boost cognitive health
the molecular and lifestyle interventions to slow cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer's. Key points include the importance of longevity pathways (Sirtuins, AMPK, mTOR), the benefits of a...
Brain connectivity influences optimal sleep duration
New neuroscience research reveals that individual variations in brain connectivity impact the amount of sleep needed for optimal functioning. People with stronger connectivity in brain networks...
Motion Pillow aims to reduce snoring with smart technology
Motion Pillow is a sleep solution designed to reduce snoring by adjusting head position during sleep. The pillow incorporates built-in airbags that gently inflate to reposition the user’s head...
Positive memory reactivation during sleep reduces negative memory recall
Reactivating positive memories during non-REM sleep can weaken the recall of associated negative memories. This sleep-based technique, known as targeted memory reactivation (TMR), involves...
Night owls may be smarter than early risers
A study found that normal sleep duration (7-9 hours) and evening chronotypes are associated with better cognitive performance in older adults. Both short and extended sleep durations negatively...
Device coming in 2025 to induce lucid dreams
A forthcoming device called Halo, expected to launch in 2025, is designed to help users achieve lucid dreams. By stimulating the brain during sleep, the device aims to enable users to control their...