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The Female Edge·6 min
Perimenopause Starts Earlier Than Anyone Told You
Perimenopause can start earlier than many expect, often in women’s 30s or 40s, yet it’s frequently overlooked by healthcare providers. A recent survey found that over half of women aged 30 to 35 reported significant symptoms, but very few discussed them with a clinician. Traditional views suggest menopause is a single event around age 51, but the transition can take years, with hormonal changes affecting sleep, mood, and menstrual cycles long before the last period. Many doctors still underestimate the impact of perimenopause, with training lagging behind the reality of women’s experiences. Symptoms like irritability, anxiety, and sleep disturbances often go unrecognized, leading women to feel like they’re failing rather than acknowledging a natural transition. Research suggests that hormonal fluctuations during this time can disrupt sleep and mood. Some studies indicate that treatments like oral micronized progesterone may help with sleep issues, though more evidence is needed. Women experiencing these symptoms should advocate for themselves, asking about potential treatments and ensuring a thorough evaluation to rule out other health issues. It’s essential to recognize these changes and seek support, as they can significantly affect daily life. If you’re experiencing sleep disruptions, mood swings, or irregular cycles, consider discussing perimenopause with your healthcare provider.
The Habit Healers·—
How to Let Go of the Day's Tension in 10 Minutes So You Can Sleep Better
Hey! So, I was reading about this really interesting research from the 1930s by a guy named Edmund Jacobson. He was a doctor who, believe it or not, used super sensitive equipment to measure the tiny electrical signals muscles give off when they tighten. He found that even just *thinking* about moving a muscle makes it tighten a little, which is pretty wild when you think about it. What he discovered is that our muscles can stay tense even when we're not actively using them, and this can happen without us even realizing it. He did a study where he asked people to tense their forearm and then relax it instantly when they heard a sound. Most people, even college students, couldn't fully relax their muscles right away. It took them a while, and their muscles were still holding onto some tension. Jacobson spent years studying this, and he realized that this "leftover tension" is a big reason why many people can't seem to fully relax, even when they're trying to wind down. He found that people he trained to relax could let go of this tension much more effectively. The key takeaway is that letting go of tension is actually a skill you can practice, and it doesn't require any special equipment or complicated techniques, just a bit of focused effort.
dancurtisgo·—
4 Minute Fridays: Do This For 2 Minutes To Lower Your Blood Pressure, What Your Sleep Schedule Says About Your Mood & A Documentary That Lit A Fire Under My Butt
…o this for 2 minutes to lower your blood pressure What your sleep schedule says about your mood A documentary that lit a fire under my butt Hey friend, A while back, my family and I were living in Mau…
BBC Sport Rugby·—
Painter 'couldn't sleep' after making Exeter return
Painter 'couldn't sleep' after making Exeter return - Published "In the moment you've got to stay professional and the play the occasion, but then afterwards …
Motherly·—
Eight Sleep’s Alexandra Zatarain on women-centered tech, the science of better sleep, and planning a career around motherhood
Alexandra Zatarain, co-founder of Eight Sleep, is navigating her first pregnancy while leading a tech company focused on sleep. She shares how this experience has deepened her understanding of women's health and the importance of representation in tech. Notably, her team discovered that their sleep technology was more effective for men than women, prompting a significant investment in research to better address women's unique sleep needs. Zatarain emphasizes that sleep is crucial for health, especially for women, as it helps regulate hormones. She advocates for establishing a consistent sleep routine to combat the challenges different life stages bring. As she prepares for motherhood, she reflects on the importance of planning for a career around family, encouraging women to build their careers before having children for more flexibility later on. She also highlights the need for support from partners and the importance of open communication about sharing responsibilities. Zatarain's journey has taught her to embrace change and let go of the need for control, recognizing that building a family is a significant and transformative experience.
Tom's Hardware·—Wearable sleep trackers are using your brainwaves to train AI models without explicit user consent
<p>Newton Gitonga is a journalist who writes about technology, gadgets, AI, and the companies behind them.
Business Insider·—
I've spent 128 hours on Amtrak sleeper trains. Here are 6 essentials I've always packed and 4 I discovered along the way.
…rough 15 states, from the East Coast to the West, in Amtrak sleeper cars. I've stayed in roomettes — roughly 20-square-foot private cabins with two seats, two beds, a table, and a sink and van
South Carolina man arrested after leaving sleeping 6-year-old daughter in line for Pokémon card release, police say
… Carolina, on Friday after leaving his 6-year-old daughter asleep outside a Target to hold his place in line for the release of a new Pokémon trading card set, police said. Officers responded around 2…
Parent Fit Club·—
Two weeks of short sleep raised visceral fat 11%. Body fat percentage didn’t move at all.
A recent controlled trial found that just two weeks of short sleep—only four hours a night—led to an 11% increase in visceral fat, even though overall body fat percentage stayed the same. Visceral fat is the harmful kind that wraps around your organs, and it can rise without any visible changes on the scale. The study involved 12 healthy adults who experienced both nine hours and four hours of sleep in a lab setting. While total fat mass didn’t change, the increase in visceral fat is significant, highlighting how sleep affects fat distribution in the body. To combat this, incorporating resistance training can help lower visceral fat. Just two to three sessions a week, focusing on key movements like squats and pushes, can make a difference. Also, increasing non-exercise activities—like standing or walking more throughout your day—can help manage fat gain. Lastly, timing your meals is crucial. Eating your last bite at least three hours before bedtime can prevent late-night snacking, which often contributes to unwanted fat accumulation. So, if you’re looking to improve your health, consider these strategies to manage visceral fat effectively.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 2, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 2, 2026 Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson The longest truce of the Ukraine war, li…
sleepwellinvestments·—
Sleep Well Portfolio (Oct 2026) - SWI#25 and #26 Adding Exposure to AI.
The Sleep Well Portfolio consists of time-tested, market-leading companies. We screen them with a rigorous checklist and regularly track their t…
BBC News (Top)·—
'They don't bother me at all': The man who chooses to sleep with bedbugs for science
The man who chooses to sleep with bedbugs - Published A scientist has chosen to sleep with bedbugs for the past five years - and says the bites "don't bother him a…
Training for a 5K or marathon? These are the only running watches actually worth buying
The best running watch can help you achieve your fitness goals, whether that’s completing a local 5K or a world-famous marathon.
dancurtisgo·—
4 Minute Fridays: 5 Habits That Speed Up Your Metabolic Age, The 2-Minute Sleep Tea That Got Rebecca Into The 90s, & A High-Powered Light I'm Using In The Fall And Winter Months
…ger. 5 habits that speed up your metabolic age The 2-minute sleep tea that got Rebecca into the 90s A high-powered light I’m using in the fall and winter months Hey friend, I have a confession to make…
ABC Australia News·—
Bluebottle drones that never sleep level playing field in Pacific drug war
Australian-made Bluebottle drones to patrol Fiji's waters for drug traffickers Fiji's hundreds of islands and vast maritime territory make it difficult to detect drug traffickers.
ScienceAlert·—
Exercise 'Snacking' Can Build Similar Strength to One Big Training Session, Study Finds
Exercise doesn't have to be a long, hard slog. A small new study has now found that bite-sized 'snacks' of physical activity throughout the day can build comparable strength to one big workout.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 29, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 29, 2026 Bolsonaro, in US, says he’s Brazil’s rightful president-elect Brazilian Senator Flav…
GQ·—
Why These Athletes Don’t Stress Over Sleep Scores
… rate, our heart rate variability (HRV) and, of course, our sleep (or lack thereof). But what are fitness trackers actually calculating about shut-eye? Most, including Whoop, don’t directly measure sl…
Gizmodo·—These Popular Weed Sleep Gummies May Be Riskier Than Advertised
A less studied ingredient in cannabis-related products might not be quite as harmless as advertised, recent research suggests.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 24, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 24, 2026 Iran plans to hit Gulf undersea cables if war resumes Tehran has drawn up detailed p…
Google Health 5.11 rolling out with Fitbit Air Health Guardian, improved sleep tracking, & more
11 is rolling out this week as a rather big update for Fitbit trackers and the Pixel Watch.
GQ·—
The Real-Life Diet of Bijan Robinson, Who Takes Magnesium to Sleep Better
In the third quarter of a recent Sunday Night Football game, Falcons running back Bijan Robinson took a handoff from quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 23, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 23, 2026 Trump asks Musk to lift Ukraine Starlink restrictions: WSJ US President Donald Trump…
ScienceAlert·—
The Way You Sleep Can Reveal Your Risk of Heart Failure Up to 10 Years in Advance
…not foretell the future, but the way that your heart falls asleep just might. Researchers have now shown that in the early stages of sleep, as the nervous system undergoes rapid changes, the heart's e…
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 16, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 16, 2026 Houthis attack presidential palace complex in Yemen’s Aden, PM unharmed, officials s…
Nap Trapped·—
Can working moms co-sleep?
The article explores the idea of co-sleeping for working moms, challenging the notion that independent sleep is essential for productivity. It reflects on how societal pressures, dating back to the Industrial Revolution, have shaped parenting norms, pushing mothers to prioritize work over their natural instincts. Historically, co-sleeping was common, but modern advice often discourages it, framing it as less civilized. The author shares personal experiences and insights from followers, revealing that many working parents find co-sleeping beneficial for both sleep quality and emotional connection with their children. Ultimately, the piece advocates for a more flexible understanding of parenting that accommodates both work and nurturing.
Samsung rolling out major Health update with Sleep & Running coach, meal scanning
…tty major update this week with support for new coaches for sleep and running, as well as support for scanning meals to track calories and macros. Starting with its new coaches, Samsung Health will no…
New Scientist·—
Brain training shows promise for short-term depression relief
A small trial has shown that a single session of brain training can temporarily lift the mood of people with depression. This study used a type of neurofeedback that helps participants learn to regulate brain activity in an area linked to motivation and reward. While the brain activity itself didn’t change significantly, those with depression reported feeling better immediately after the session and even into the next day. The trial involved 32 participants diagnosed with major depressive disorder and a control group of 30 without mental health issues. They were asked to think about motivating experiences while their brain activity was monitored. Half received real-time feedback on their brain activity, while the other half saw prerecorded signals as a control. The results showed that those who received genuine feedback scored higher on mood questionnaires right after the session and the next day, mainly reducing negative feelings like sadness. However, the researchers caution that these mood improvements may not be clinically significant, as they faded by the one-week follow-up. The actual brain activity didn’t differ much between the groups, suggesting that simply thinking about positive experiences might be what helped, rather than the neurofeedback itself. Looking ahead, the lead researcher is conducting a follow-up trial to see if two sessions of neurofeedback might yield more lasting effects. But we’ll have to wait a few years for those results.
Times of India·—
Indian-origin US Army veteran made cousin do household chores, confiscated immigration papers, punished through physical abuse, sleep deprivation
38-year-old Venkatesh Sattaru, a US Army veteran, has been sentenced to prison on various charges of domestic assault in a spine-chilling case of suspected human trafficking that took place around 202…
The Atlantic·—Photos of the Week: Sleep Competition, Foggy Landscape, Virtual Taekwondo
Kin Cheung / AP A visitor looks into a mirror, the “Inverse Reverse Perverse” installation by Cerith Wyn Evans, during a media preview of “The 90s: Art and Fashion” exhibition at Tate Britain in Londo…