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A cool room can help us to sleep better. Here’s why.

2019-10-15 | 2 min read

We all have experienced trying to sleep in a hotel room that is overheated. Why do we find it so difficult? There is, in fact, some good research to...

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Control panic attacks by slowing your breathing

2018-12-03 | 7 min read

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6 Ways that asthma and sleep apnea are related

2017-09-25 | 4 min read

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Breathing exercises modify the breathing control centers in the brain

2017-01-01 | 5 min read

Woman using pillow to block snoring noise from man

Time-tested tips on how to stop snoring

2017-10-19 | 4 min read

ECG Pulse trace

What can we learn from our pulse?

2019-07-01 | 3 min read

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Where is digital healthcare headed? Follow the money to find out

2018-01-08 | 4 min read

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The future of telehealth - how asthma will be diagnosed and managed using a smartphone

2017-12-20 | 4 min read

Woman holding up plans for a snore proof room

Snoring harms snorers and sleep partners. Is a Snoratorium necessary?

2017-11-20 | 1 min read

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Nobel Prize-winners explain how our body clock works and why fighting it is dangerous

2017-10-17 | 3 min read

ECG showing heart rate variability

Why high heart rate variability is a good sign

2017-10-16 | 2 min read

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Seven interesting facts about sleep

2017-09-25 | 2 min read

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Turn off air-conditioning and central heating, they could be harming your sleep

2017-09-17 | 1 min read

How the 'first night blues' can be impacting your health

2017-09-14 | 1 min read

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Did you know your nostrils split their workload by taking turns?

2017-08-22 | 1 min read

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Take off your wearable if you want to sleep better

2017-03-24 | 2 min read

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Want to hold your breath for a long time? Jump in the pool!

2017-08-21 | 2 min read

Man breathing deeply during mediation

How meditation changes how your brain is wired

2017-12-19 | 2 min read

Sleep deprived woman looking at computer

Lack of sleep leads to bad and risky decisions

2017-09-05 | 2 min read

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Can breathing exercises help you live a more fulfilling life?

2017-02-14 | 3 min read

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Reduce stress with better breathing

2017-02-24 | 4 min read

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What happens when our central nervous system gets out of balance?

2017-06-09 | 3 min read

Woman breathing through her nose rather than mouth

Why is mouth breathing bad and nose breathing good?

2018-03-19 | 2 min read

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Can just one hour extra sleep stem the obesity and diabetes epidemics?

2018-01-15 | 3 min read

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How our ancestors' legacy causes work stress, obesity, diabetes and addictions

2018-04-17 | 3 min read

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How breath training can help you stop smoking

2017-05-25 | 3 min read

Brains scan to detect Alzheimer’s disease

Can sleep apnea lead to Alzheimer’s disease?

2018-05-22 | 3 min read

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Getting out of bed on the wrong side can really spoil the day

2018-06-29 | 2 min read

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Can we get away with 6 hours sleep a night?

2018-08-06 | 2 min read

Close up of Woman with sleep apnea

Feeling tired? Talk to your ophthalmologist, you may have sleep apnea

2018-10-16 | 3 min read