Three stories worth a few minutes. We picked three that made us stop and read a little further.
Is Your Sleep Tracker Keeping You Awake?
Our watches and rings can tell us how long we slept and offer a score for the night. But when we start worrying about that number, is the tracking helping? Healthline explores the complicated relationship between sleep data and our peace of mind.
Could Helping Others Be Good for Us, Too?
Research involving middle-aged and older adults found an association between helping others and measures of brain aging. That doesn't establish cause and effect, but it's an interesting reason to read more about the science of social connection.
Read the story at Medical Xpress
What Can a Sugar Shortage From 70 Years Ago Teach Us?
Britain's postwar sugar rationing created an unusual opportunity for researchers to examine the relationship between early-life sugar exposure and health decades later. The findings are observational, but the history behind the research makes for fascinating reading.
Read the story at The Guardian
That's our little look around the world of health this week. No big speeches. Just a few things we thought were worth sharing.
Enjoy the weekend,
The Covixyl Team
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