Tag Archives: Sleep

University of Bristol Study Reveals Cortisol Rise Happens Before Waking, Not After

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Bristol has challenged the long-standing belief that waking up triggers a spike in cortisol, the body’s stress hormone. Published in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, the research shows that cortisol … Read the full press release

LEGO Group Encourages Kids to Master Dream Crafting with New LEGO DREAMZzz Episodes

(IN BRIEF) The LEGO Group is launching the final episodes of its LEGO® DREAMZzz™ series, focusing on the concept of “dream crafting,” where children can guide and shape their dreams using creativity. A new global study reveals that only one-third … Read the full press release

Replacing Sitting with Short Bouts of Exercise Improves Heart Health, Study Finds

(IN BRIEF) A study conducted by researchers from UCL, the University of Sydney, and the University of East Anglia has found that replacing sedentary behavior with even short periods of moderate to vigorous exercise can significantly improve heart health. The … Read the full press release

Philips 6th annual sleep survey “Seeking Solutions: How COVID-19 Changed Sleep Around the World”

70% of people surveyed have experienced one or more new sleep challenges since the start of the pandemic 72% of surveyed sleep apnea patients who discontinued CPAP therapy cited COVID-19 related reasons 58% reported a willingness to use telehealth for … Read the full press release