Scientific breakthrough on objective diagnosis of PTSD

Findings from an Emory University, USA research study* released this week demonstrate a non-invasive protocol involving heart rate data and machine learning algorithms can accurately diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The Classification of post-traumatic stress disorder from heart rate variability metrics with heart rate-based window segmentation study, involving technology developed by Emory University and licensed…

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Short-changing yourself on sleep?

Are you getting sufficient shut-eye, or short-changing yourself on sleep? As the mother of a newborn, it’s a topic with which I am very familiar.   Experts suggest up to eight hours of sleep is required for optimal function. Insufficient sleep can compromise your health and potentially shorten your life. From birth to the grave,…

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