Americans Prioritize Work and Family Over Sleep
New survey data reveals that work, school, and household duties often eclipse recommended sleep duration across American households.
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Americans Prioritize Work and Family Over Sleep
New survey data reveals that work, school, and household duties often eclipse recommended sleep duration across American households.
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Remote Work Increases Sleep, Sedentary Time
Remote work from home adds 15 minutes of daily sleep but increases sitting and lying down by 45 minutes.
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AASM Hosting Student Sleep Health Week
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights the importance of healthy sleep for academic and physical development during Student Sleep Health Week.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia May Slow Biological Aging
Older adults treated with targeted behavioral therapy experienced higher insomnia remission rates...
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Daytime Sleepiness, Difficulty Falling Asleep Linked to Hypertension
Patients experiencing both excessive daytime sleepiness and prolonged sleep-onset latency face a significantly higher risk of hypertension.
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Pregnant Women’s Expectations Predict Postpartum Sleep Quality
Women’s attitudes and beliefs regarding sleep during pregnancy are significant predictors of sleep disruption after delivery.
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Placing a Financial Value on Sleep
Age, income, and personal attitudes influence the financial value individuals assign to their sleep.
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Napping and Liver Disease Risk in Diabetes Patients
Napping for more than 30 minutes daily significantly increases the likelihood of developing chronic liver conditions in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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Veterans with Insomnia + Sleep Apnea at Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Military veterans with comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) face a significantly greater chance of developing diabetes than those with only one condition.
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One-Third of US Adults Say Marijuana Improves Sleep Quality
New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.
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Poor Sleep Linked to Higher Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women
Poor sleep is associated with increased tau protein accumulation and memory issues specifically in women with a higher genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease.
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One-third of Women Experience Menopause-related Sleep Disruptions
New AASM survey data shows that more than 35% of women age 45-64 report frequent nighttime waking and night sweats caused by menopause hormonal changes.
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Irregular Circadian Rhythms Linked to Greater Dementia Risks
Dementia risk increased in patients whose circadian rhythms peaked later in the day or if the rhythms were weak and fragmented.
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Comorbid Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Memory in Women
Comorbid insomnia and sleep apnea (COMISA) was significantly associated with worse verbal memory outcomes in women, but not in men.
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Depression, Insomnia Linked to Higher Risk of Dementia
Researchers analyzed health records from nearly 2 million patients and discovered higher dementia risk for patients with insomnia, depression, and both depression and insomnia.
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Daytime Sleepiness Affects 72% of Adults
A nationwide survey reveals 72% of adults say sleepiness sometimes, often, or always affects their daily activities, including mood, stress or anxiety levels, and work productivity.
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Sleep Experts Call for End to Daylight Saving Time
On Sunday, November 2nd, the United States will shift from daylight savings time to standard time, but sleep experts are renewing calls to end the seasonal time shift.
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Cesarean Delivery Linked to Higher Risk of Pain, Sleep Problems
Women who had C-sections are 16% more likely to develop new sleep disorders—such as insomnia or sleep apnea—within a year after childbirth.
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Excessive Daytime Sleepiness May Raise Risk of Perioperative Neurocognitive Disorders
Daytime sleepiness is a symptom of sleep deficiency that affects up to 20% of adults and may increase the risk of perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PNDs).
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Better Sleep for Insomnia Patients Using Medical Cannabis
Insomnia patients using cannabis-based medical products reported better sleep quality, as well as reduced anxiety, depression, and pain.
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Links Between Gut bacteria, Insomnia Risk
New data suggests reciprocal links between certain groups of gut bacteria and the risk of insomnia.
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Best Exercise for Insomnia
Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging were found to significantly improve sleep quality and ease insomnia.
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Inflammation Triples Depression Risk for Older Adults with Insomnia
Older adults with insomnia who experience increased inflammation are three times more likely to develop depressive symptoms than healthy sleepers.
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Deeper Sleep Leads to ‘Eureka’ Moments
Scientists suggest sleep plays a role in boosting insight and the ability to experience “eureka” moments.
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