Reduction in insomnia symptoms associated with non-invasive neurotechnology

For people with chronic insomnia, a good night’s sleep is elusive. But what if insomnia symptoms could be alleviated by simply listening to one’s own brainwaves? Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Health conducted a clinical trial that showed reduced insomnia symptoms and improved autonomic nervous system function using a closed-loop, acoustic stimulation neurotechnology. The study […]

This clever Coke can hack will revolutionize your closet

It’s that time of year again; cooler weather means it’s time to drag those cozy sweaters and and knit dresses out of storage again. But if you’re like us, you’re just not sure how to make it all fit into your closet in a way that is remotely organized or accessible. Well, thanks to one […]

3 things that will make it easier for you to discuss taboo topics in your relationships, from sex to death to money

According to renowned relationship therapist Esther Perel, people are taught certain topics are off-limits, or taboo, in their childhoods, and those taboos can stunt important adult relationship conversations. If you (like many others) were taught that discussing money, sex, death, or another topic was shameful or inappropriate, ask yourself where that thinking came from and […]

Hospitals miss mental illness diagnosis in more than a quarter of patients

Severe mental illness diagnoses are missed by clinicians in more than one quarter of cases when people are hospitalised for other conditions, finds a new study led by UCL researchers. People from ethnic minority groups are even more likely to have previously diagnosed mental illnesses go unnoticed by medical staff, according to the findings from […]

The best color scheme for each room in your home

After spending more time in your home, you may have noticed how your surroundings and their colors impact your mood. According to VeryWellMind, ancient cultures such as the Egyptians and the Chinese actually practiced chromotherapy by using different colors to heal various ailments. Since each color correlates with a certain frequency and thus an emotion, […]

Neurons in the brainstem entice mice to keep snacking

As anyone who’s ever mindlessly munched through an entire bag of chips can attest, it’s easy to keep eating once you start. Just putting something tasty in your mouth makes you want more. New research in mice identifies a group of brain cells that may be responsible for this behavior. The cells are part of […]

The risks of moving too fast on a coronavirus vaccine

Illustration: Sarah Grillo/Axios The scientific race for a coronavirus vaccine is moving at record-shattering speed. Making the most of that work — translating a successful clinical product into real-world progress — will require some patience. Why it matters: If we get a vaccine relatively soon, the next big challenge will be balancing the need to […]