Posts Tagged ‘sleep’
Study shows how online mindfulness interventions can reduce work-related rumination and fatigue, and improve sleep quality
__________ Work these days often comes with long hours, emotionally draining colleagues, and complex problems that require an enormous amount of mental energy. So it’s no surprise that many of us have a hard time leaving work-related thoughts at the office. “Surveys have shown that between 16 and 25 percent of the workforce have regular…
Read More5 Must-Read Articles, and an Online Course, to Help Children with ADHD
—– Given the ongoing changes and controversies surrounding ADHD diagnosis and treatment, let us highlight 5 key articles written by Duke University’s Dr. David Rabiner to summarize recent scientific findings and their implications, plus a very relevant online course to help parents and professionals help children with ADHD. 1. Study finds large gaps between research and practice…
Read MoreNeurotech start-up Rythm raises $11 million more to develop and commercialize sleep-monitoring headband Dreem
— Dreem machine: Rythm raises $11 million and launches $500 sleep-monitoring headband (VentureBeat) “Founded out of France in 2014, Rythm is now based in San Francisco, where it has been working toward bringing its Dreem machine headband to market…In a nutshell, Rythm touts itself as a neurotechnology company that’s setting out to “enhance” your sleep,
Read MoreImproving driving safety with alarms triggered by impending sleep state, detected via brain signals: Key Neurotech Patent #11
As mentioned, we are featuring a foundational Pervasive Neurotech patent a day, from older to newer by issue date. Today we are sharing a 2002 patent core to the field of driving safety. U.S. Patent No. 6,497,658: Alarm upon detection of impending sleep state Inventor(s): Michael F. Roizen, Lawrence J. Gottlieb, Avery Tung Technology Category: EEG Issue Date: December 24, 2002…
Read MoreStudy: Don’t overlook sleep difficulties in children with ADHD; they may impair functioning as much as ADHD itself
—– Problems with sleep are common in children with ADHD; in fact, past studies indicate that sleep problems occur in between 70 and 85%. Because of this, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that sleep difficulties should be assessed as part of a comprehensive ADHD evaluation. In some children, significant sleep difficulties may be an…
Read MoreNews: Advanced Brain Monitoring receives Global Health and Pharma Award for clinical-grade platforms monitoring brain’s electrical activity
— Advanced Brain Monitoring Named “Most Innovative Medical Device Company” at Global Health and Pharma Awards (Sleep Review): “Advanced Brain Monitoring Inc was named the “Most Innovative Medical Device Company” by Global Health and Pharma at its 2016 Healthcare and Pharmaceutical awards. “This award recognizes our company’s successes in developing technologies which enable clinicians and…
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