Small gestures and melatonin to improve your sleep
A new international study, published in JMIR Formative Research 2025 (see full study), has looked at how melatonin and its natural precursors influence sleep and the subjective experience of rest. The trial involved healthy adults who followed simple night-time habits, such as light suppers and reduced artificial light, along with incorporating melatonin into their sleep […]
Vagus nerve stimulation in the ear for deeper sleep and rest
New research published in Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics 2025, conducted by the Xijing Hospital of the Air Force Medical University, China, explored how gentle stimulation of the vagus nerve in the ear can transform the daily experience of sleep and rest. Over 12 weeks, 60 young adults […]
Routines for more stable rest
A double-blind clinical trial conducted at Xijing Hospital, China, and published in the study in Neurotherapeutics : the journal of the American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics 2025, explored how gentle electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve in the ear can influence sleep and wakefulness. Over 12 weeks, 60 adults with […]
