Image Credit: mrcooking/123rf.com A recent study presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025 highlights the potential health risks associated with sleeping in illuminated environments. Research indicates that exposure to ambient light during sleep is linked to increased stress levels in the brain, heightened arterial inflammation, and a greater risk of cardiovascular events such…
Image Credit: PHOTO CREDIT: John A. Rogers/Northwestern University Researchers have unveiled the smallest known pacemaker, a groundbreaking medical device measuring just 1.8 by 3.5 by 1 millimeters and weighing only 13.8 milligrams. This innovative pacemaker is smaller than a grain of rice and designed to dissolve within the body once it has completed its function,…
Image Credit: splitov27/123rf.com Recent advancements in wearable health technology have made it easier for individuals to monitor various aspects of their well-being, including a lesser-known but significant metric: heart rate variability (HRV). HRV measures the time interval between heartbeats and is influenced by the autonomic nervous system (ANS), which regulates essential bodily functions such as…
