by Bruce Brown | January 1, 2016 | General News, Health
Getting a good night’s sleep is elusive for many of us. Equally bothersome at times is finding peace and quiet when we’d like a break in noisy environments to read, relax, meditate, or even take a nap. Sleep aids of various types are a large and growing...
by Alfred Poor | December 23, 2015 | General News, Health
This is the time of year that “Silent Night” can be heard in nearly every shopping mall and restaurant across the land, but there are people who yearn for a silent night all year long. If your partner snores, it can be difficult to get a good night’s...
by Alfred Poor | December 17, 2015 | General News, Health, Medical
In many ways, humans are electrical beings. From nerve impulses to changes in the conductivity of our skin and other body parts, electrical charges play a major role in many of our essential functions. Empatica is a company in Cambridge, MA, that is trying to harness...
by Bruce Brown | December 14, 2015 | General News, Health
Getting a good night’s sleep remains elusive for many people. In 1999, the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke reported that about 60 million people in the United States suffer from sleep problems; 40 million experience chronic long-term...
by Bruce Brown | December 1, 2015 | General News, Health
Nothing’s worse for a parent than a sick kid. You want to care for them, you want them to get better quickly, and you want to let them rest. When they feel particularly lousy, they often don’t even want to be bothered or touched, which can make it...