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Results from today's work show a 4% increase in cerebral blood flow after 8 minutes SOE usage. The new level was retained during an 8 minute cessation, and then slightly improved again after a further 8-minutes usage, and again retained that level for the final 4-minute cessation. It is planned to do a further series of experiments within the next 2 weeks, to increase the usage time, and to increase the cessation period, to assess whether the blood flow continues to increase or whether there is a plateau, and then for how long does it continue at the new level after the device is switched off. This is a major step forwards.

We’re pleased to announce that we’re about to start a new research study in collaboration with the University of Derby. In a short video Neil Stentiford, MD at SOE Health Ltd. explains more about the trial, what the researchers are hoping to learn about the experience of SoeMac users, and how it affects their breathing and sleeping.

The study is due to start this autumn and finish later in the year.

Watch the video here:

Research Collaboration - SoeMac Neil Stentiford is the Managing Director of SOE Health Limited.Our Productivity through Innovation programme is currently helping to fund a research project ...

After a long day at work, going to the gym is probably the last thing on your list of priorities but research has found that exercising actually gives you more energy.

A study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise found that levels of fatigue and depression improved after a 30-minute session of moderate intensity exercise.

This is because exercise improves your cardiovascular health which means that more blood and oxygen flow around the body, therefore giving you more energy.

Many people experience problems sleeping including not getting enough sleep, not feeling rested and not sleeping well. This problem can lead to difficulties functioning during the daytime and have unpleasant effects on your work, social and family life.

Insomnia is caused by difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep or waking up too early in the morning.
Insomnia is rarely an isolated medical or mental illness but rather a symptom of another illness to be investigated by a person and their medical doctors. In other people, insomnia can be a result of a person’s lifestyle or work schedule.

Treatment

Good sleeping habits - These can include maintaining a regular sleep schedule, avoiding stimulating activities like exercise before bed, and having a comfortable sleep environment.

Relaxation techniques - Deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation and mindfulness can help people become aware of their body and decrease anxiety about going to sleep.

Medication - Many psychiatric drugs are used to promote sleep in people with insomnia. One should be careful regarding the risk of becoming “over-sedated” by using other drugs and alcohol when taking some of these medications. Doctors don't generally recommend staying on medication for more than a few weeks but there are a few medications that have been approved for long term use.

Sleep restriction - This is a form of therapy that increases “sleep efficiency” by decreasing the amount of time that a person spends in bed awake. This involves very strict rules regarding the amount of time that a person can lay in bed for at night which gradually increases over time.

Cognitive behavioral therapy - This therapy can help you control or eliminate negative thoughts and worries that keep you awake.

Light therapy - Also known as phototherapy, this can be specifically helpful in people with a condition called “delayed sleep phase syndrome.”

Exercise - is associated with improved sleep quality. Talk with your health care provider about the kind of exercise that will work for you.