SLEEP QUALITY

This study tested whether a digital health program could help middle-aged and older adults better manage common health conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes. For 6 months, 199 participants in Taiwan used smart devices to track health data, which their doctors reviewed …

This study tested whether teaching simple sleep tips could help people with high blood pressure sleep better and lower their blood pressure. 138 adults with high blood pressure were split into two groups: one received a short educational session and follow-up calls about sleep ha…

This study tested whether painting roofs with a special reflective coating could help keep homes cooler in Niue, a Pacific island nation facing record heat. Researchers compared health and home environment data from 288 adults living in houses with either the new cool roof coatin…

This study tested a special program designed to help new parents and their babies sleep better. The program included sleep education, relaxation training, and counseling for 102 pairs of parents and infants. Researchers measured if it improved parents' sleep and anxiety, as well …

This study tested whether giving a combination of two low-dose sedative drugs at night could improve sleep quality for patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who need help breathing. Researchers enrolled 174 patients aged 50 or older who were on a ventilator or high-flow oxyge…

This study tested whether a non-drug therapy called acupressure could help patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). Researchers worked with 60 ICU patients to see if applying pressure to specific points on the body could improve their pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and vital sig…

This study tested whether teaching women to give themselves a gentle ear massage could improve their sleep after experiencing the stress of an earthquake. Researchers worked with 60 women who reported poor sleep, training them in the technique and tracking their sleep quality for…

This study tested whether a 6-week educational program on healthy behaviors could help pregnant women sleep better and be more physically active. Researchers compared 57 pregnant women, with one group receiving the weekly training and the other receiving only standard care. The g…

This study tested whether a daily supplement containing plant protein and two herbs (ashwagandha and rhodiola) could help improve sleep. One hundred middle-aged adults with sleep problems took either the real supplement or a look-alike placebo for 30 days. Researchers measured ch…

This study tested whether a sleep medicine called lemborexant is safe and effective for people with liver cirrhosis who have trouble sleeping. It involved 82 adults with cirrhosis and poor sleep, comparing the drug to a placebo. The goal was to see if it improved sleep quality wi…

This study tested whether daily omega-3 fish oil supplements could help adults who feel highly stressed or anxious. For three months, 64 participants took either omega-3 capsules or a placebo pill, without knowing which one they received. The results suggest that those taking ome…

This study tested whether a simple, combined eye mask and earplug band could help heart attack patients sleep better in the noisy, bright coronary care unit (CCU). One hundred patients spent one night using the band and one night with standard care, and reported their sleep quali…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) feel better. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did online laughter yoga sessions twice a week for six weeks, while the other did not. Researchers measured changes in fatigue, s…

This study tested whether adding a specific type of gentle breathing exercise, called Liuzijue Qigong, to standard rehab could help older adults recover after a stroke. 70 patients aged 60-80 were split into two groups: one did the breathing exercises plus standard rehab, and the…

This study looked at whether taking a short daily nap could help people sleep better and feel less stressed or depressed. Forty healthy adults who worked either daytime or shift schedules took a 15-30 minute nap each day for six weeks. Researchers measured their sleep quality, st…

This study tested whether four different nutritional supplements could improve sleep quality in healthy adults. 376 participants took either a supplement or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in sleep quality, daytime alertness, and overall mood to see if …

This study tested whether a special exercise program, enhanced with SPOZ technology, could help older adults with dementia. For six months, participants did 40-minute exercise sessions three times a week. Researchers measured if it improved their balance, strength, ability to do …

This study tested whether a complementary therapy called reflexology (a specific type of foot massage) could help people recovering from a stroke. Researchers worked with 70 stroke patients to see if receiving 12 sessions of reflexology over six weeks improved their pain levels, …

This study aimed to understand if people who grind or clench their teeth (bruxism) have differences in their breathing function, breathing muscle strength, balance, and sleep quality compared to people without bruxism. Researchers measured these factors in 34 adults with bruxism …

This small study aimed to understand how sleep quality and daily physical activity relate to disease activity in people with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Researchers followed 18 adults with active AS, measuring their sleep and movement before and 4 months after they started a sta…

This study aimed to understand how common restless legs syndrome is in people with jaw joint (TMJ) disorders and how it affects their sleep and quality of life. Researchers compared 102 adults with TMJ disorders to a similar group without jaw problems. They used questionnaires to…

This study looked at whether the way a child's jaw is aligned (forward, backward, or normal) affects how well they sleep. Researchers checked 164 children aged 7 to 13 who did not have other mouth-related problems. They found that jaw alignment alone did not make a significant di…