Researchers have developed comfortable, washable ‘smart pyjamas’ that can monitor sleep disorders such as sleep apnoea at home, without the need for sticky patches, cumbersome equipment or a visit to a specialist sleep clinic.
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University of Cambridge
Scientists develop ‘smart pyjamas’ to monitor sleep disorders
The team, led by the University of Cambridge, developed printed fabric sensors that can monitor breathing by detecting tiny movements in the skin, even when the pyjamas are worn loosely around the
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Pink noise—often used to promote sleep—may reduce restorative REM sleep and interfere with sleep recovery, while earplugs are significantly more effective in protecting sleep against traffic noise. The findings challenge the widespread use of ambient sound machines and apps marketed as sleep aids
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It may one day be possible to reap some of the benefits of sleep without ever closing our eyes. Stimulating specific brain activity in awake mice led to some of the same effects as deep sleep, including a boost in memory.
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New Scientist
You could get some of the benefits of sleep without having to nod off | New Scientist
Mice seemed to reap some of the benefits of sleep by having their brain activity stimulated while they were awake, and the researchers plan to test the approach on people
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Gentle rocking beds could offer a new way to treat insomnia. A small study reveals that continuous, slow rocking reduces nighttime awakenings and improves overall sleep quality in people with insomnia symptoms.
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PsyPost
Gentle rocking beds could offer a new way to treat insomnia
For adults who struggle to stay asleep, a bed that sways gently throughout the night might offer a path to better rest. New research reveals that continuous rocking reduces nighttime awakenings in people with insomnia symptoms.
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Science News
Gentle rocking beds could offer a new way to treat insomnia. A small study reveals that continuous, slow rocking reduces nighttime awakenings and improves overall sleep quality in people with insomnia symptoms. Read Full Article #SleepTech #InsomniaRelief…
😴 Gentle rocking beds show promise for adults with insomnia symptoms, reducing nighttime awakenings by 34% and decreasing time spent in the lightest sleep stage by 15%.
🧠 The rocking motion appears to synchronize with natural brain rhythms, boosting deep sleep stages and sleep spindle density.
📈 Participants reported a 25% average increase in subjective sleep quality after sleeping on the rocking bed.
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🧠 The rocking motion appears to synchronize with natural brain rhythms, boosting deep sleep stages and sleep spindle density.
📈 Participants reported a 25% average increase in subjective sleep quality after sleeping on the rocking bed.
#SleepTech #Insomnia #HealthTech
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