Health

Exploring Why More People Are Switching to Holistic Health Practices

In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in how people approach their health and wellness. More and more individuals are turning away from conventional medicine and embracing holistic health practices. But what’s driving this trend? Let’s dive into the reasons behind the growing popularity of holistic health. The Appeal of a Whole-Body Approach

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Sleep Health

Exploring How to Fix a Broken Sleep Schedule

Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 3 AM, wishing you could fall asleep? Or perhaps you’re struggling to wake up early despite setting multiple alarms? You’re not alone. A broken sleep schedule can wreak havoc on your daily life, affecting everything from your mood to your productivity. But fear not! In this comprehensive

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Physical Health

Workplace Mistreatment Tied to Sleep Loss and Depression in Black Employees

Summary: Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has found that workplace mistreatment disproportionately impacts Black employees, leading to significantly higher rates of sleep loss and depression compared to white employees. The study suggests that Black employees are more likely to attribute mistreatment to racial prejudice, which exacerbates the negative effects on their…

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Physical Health

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Weighted Infant Sleep Products

Summary: Congressman Tony Cárdenas, Congresswoman Kim Schrier, and Senator Richard Blumenthal have introduced the Safeguarding Infants from Dangerous Sleep Act, a bill aimed at banning weighted sleep products such as swaddles, sleep sacks, and blankets that pose significant risks to infants by restricting their movement and potentially impeding their breathing during unsupervised sleep. This legislation…

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Spiritual Health

AI-Designed Acoustic Solution Targets Noise Pollution

Summary: A new AI-driven method has been developed to design ventilated acoustic resonators (VARs) that block noise while maintaining ventilation, offering a potential solution for noise pollution in urban environments. The method uses a deep-learning model and genetic algorithms to optimize the resonator’s shape, achieving broad sound attenuation across various frequencies. This technology could improve…

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Spiritual Health

Where Heaven Touches Earth: Why Mountains Mesmerize Us

Recently, my wife and I became fascinated with documentaries about mountain climbers. It started with Free Solo, which tells the story of Alex Honnold and his ascent of one of the most difficult rock faces in Yosemite National Park — without any ropes! We watched awestruck at what Honnold accomplished and, at the same time,…

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Mental Health

Office for Disparities Research and Workforce Diversity Webinar Series: Understanding Stigma and Discrimination as Drivers of Mental Health Disparities for Diverse, Rural, LGBTQ+ Communities

Date and Time August 22, 20241:30–3:00 p.m. ET Additional upcoming webinarsCultural Strengths as Protection: Multimodal Findings Using a Community-Engaged Process: Sept. 11, 2024, 1:00–2:30 p.m. ETNIH Women’s Health Roundtable: Maternal Mental Health Research: Sept. 16, 2024, 12:00–4:00 p.m. ETMechanisms of Risk and Resilience for Mental Health in Individuals of Mexican Origin: Sept. 23, 2024, 1:30–3:00 p.m.…

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Mental Health

FDA Clears Prescription Digital Insomnia Therapeutic

Summary: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared SleepioRx, a digital therapeutic developed by Big Health for the treatment of chronic insomnia. SleepioRx employs cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to address the cognitive and behavioral factors that sustain insomnia. The therapeutic has demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials, showing up to 76% of…

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