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Abstract Introduction Findings have indicated that increased usage of mobile phones may be concomitant with higher rate of headache attacks due to the low radiofrequency electromagnetic fields (RF-EMF). The aim of this study was to determine the effects of low RF-EMF on the treatment outcome in migraine patients. Methods This cohort study was performed on 114 migraine patients referred to the Neurology Clinic of Golestan Hospital in Ahvaz, Southwest Iran, from September 2014 to March 2015. Patients with migraine were interviewed using a standardized questionnaire exploring mobile phones, Wi-Fi devices and fixed-line telephone use as RF-EMF sources. After 3 months,...

Overview If you find it difficult to fall asleep, you’re not alone. According to the American Sleep Association (ASA), insomnia is the most common sleep disorder. About 30 percent of American adults report short-term problems, and 10 percent experience chronic trouble falling or staying asleep. Our busy and fast-paced society, filled with homework, long work days, financial strains, parenting burnout, or other emotionally exhausting situations, can make it difficult to unwind, calm down, and get restful sleep. When it’s hard to sleep, focusing on your breath may help. Let’s take a look at some breathing exercises to calm your mind and body to help you fall asleep. Things to...

A cell tower (also known as a cell site) is a structure, containing an antenna, which is used for transmissions in a cellular network. A cellular network allows us to use our mobile phones for wireless communication, such as calling, texting, or using data, within the covered area. Normally, they are placed within 500m - 2km of each other to ensure good reception.                                                                           ...

Up late studying, or a new parent? Sometimes life calls and we don’t get enough sleep. But five hours of sleep out of a 24-hour day isn’t enough, especially in the long term. According to a 2018 study of more than 10,000 people, the body’s ability to function declines if sleep isn’t in the seven- to eight-hour range. Researchers found verbal skills, reasoning skills, and overall ability to think weren’t at full capacity. Seven to eight hours of sleep per night is needed to perform your best at: communicating planning decision-making What’s the recommended amount of sleep? Many of us aren’t getting...

What are vivid dreams? While we think of sleep as a time for recharging the body, the brain is actually quite active during sleep — dreaming. Our dreams can be soothing or scary, mysterious or helpful, and realistic or fantastical. Sometimes we wake up and have no idea that we’ve dreamed, while other times, we can closely recall our dreams because they were so intense. These are known as vivid dreams. What causes vivid dreams? Brain scientists aren’t sure why humans dream in the first place, but they think it has something to do with memory. Dreaming might help the...