Story at-a-glance Older adults with weaker slow-wave sleep — the deepest stage of non-REM sleep — experienced significantly higher anxiety levels the next day, showing that sleep quality affects emotional stability more than total hours slept Researchers found that age-related shrinkage in emotional processing regions of the brain reduced the brain’s ability to generate restorative…

The SEC’s approval lets Nasdaq test blockchain-based versions of stocks that trade and settle like traditional shares. What to know: The Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq’s plan to let certain securities trade in tokenized form, integrating blockchain technology into U.S. equity markets. Under the new framework, eligible Nasdaq participants can opt to settle trades…

We are still drifting along in this “short-term pain for long-term gain” narrative arc.  Remember when they told us it would just be a few days, maybe a few weeks? Well, we’re cruising past month five now, and the script is getting so loud it’s a miracle anyone is still falling for it. Just look…

Healthcare in the United States is in a death spiral. Costs continue to rise, chronic diseases consume 90% of healthcare spending, and millions of Americans feel trapped in a system that often limits choice. Patients increasingly want insurance for a broader spectrum of care — from functional/integrative medicine, to preventive, and more holistic approaches — yet insurers frequently…