Sleep. We devote about a third of our lives to it, but how many of us truly comprehend its significance? Galen, one of the most well-known physicians of the ancient world, proposed more than two thousand years ago that while … Read More
Video: The Way We Sleep Is Constantly Evolving
People’s sleeping habits have evolved significantly over the centuries. From the first raised beds in ancient Egypt to communal sleeping as a way to stay warm during the Industrial Revolution to separate beds for married couples in Victorian England. Nowadays, … Read More
Video: The brain benefits of deep sleep and can people get more of it. TedEd education initiative
Nothing compares to a good night’s sleep. What if technology could assist us in getting more from it? Dan Gartenberg is developing technology to promote deep sleep, the most regenerative stage of sleep, which could, among other things, help us … Read More
Why Should You Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits?
Many parents believe that their child’s play and exposure to diverse learning activities are more important than sleep, regardless of their child’s age. Yes, play is important! It encourages children to explore the world around them. It helps them build … Read More
Sleep Disturbances and Iron Deficiency Anemia in Infancy
Iron-deficit anemia (IDA) remains the most frequent single nutrient deficiency worldwide. An estimated 20-25 percent of the world’s infants suffer from IDA, with at least as many suffering from iron insufficiency without anemia. Infants are especially vulnerable to IDA due to … Read More