This Science Daily Research Update is long overdue so let us jump right into the details. Today's update highlights new and interesting research, such as the relationship of weight loss and vitamin D, several new studies on pregnancy (low birth weight, flu, and depression), the genetic link among anxiety, depression, and insomnia, REM Sleep and creative problem solving, napping may help childhood hyperactiv ...

The current Science Daily Research News Update brings a wide variety of interesting new research that covers brain waves and attention, re-conceptualization of migraine headaches, HIV and marijuana, daily drinking that leads to binge drinking, healthy living on the decline in the U.S., sneaky viruses, how the brain processes speech, smoking cessation and teens, a new approaches that could eradicate HIV/AIDS ...

I obtained a copy of a recent Position Statement from Blue Cross/Blue Shield that pertains to biofeedback and neurofeedback from a professional online neurofeedback user group. Unfortunately, Blue Cross/Blue Shield still considers neurofeedback "Investigational and Not Medically Necessary" for all conditions. It appears that Blue Cross/Blue Shield failed to include vital studies, some reviewed on this websi ...

Approximately 5% of persons in the United States suffer from primary persistent insomnia and many are prescribed sedative hypnotics or antidepressant medications. However, prescription medication can also cause side effects or create dependence, and published data on their efficacy for sleep disorders is limited*. Additionally, poor sleep may return once the medication intake stops*. The current study* inve ...

Researchers* report that participants' sleep and declarative memory improved after they received 10 sessions of human sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) neurofeedback in a randomized parallel group design. SMR is an EEG frequency band from 12-15 Hz that is associated with an alert, attentive state coupled with calm or silent motor activities. The cat who remains completely still, yet focused the moment before he nab ...