American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Parent and teacher support protects teens from sleep problems and depression
A new study suggests that disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future success. However, perceived support and acceptance from parents and teachers appears ...
Health
May 22, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
Study shows that insomnia may cause dysfunction in emotional brain circuitry
A new study provides neurobiological evidence for dysfunction in the neural circuitry underlying emotion regulation in people with insomnia, which may have implications for the risk relationship between insomnia and depression.
Health
May 22, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
More sleep may decrease the risk of suicide in people with insomnia
A new study found a relationship between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts in people with insomnia.
Health
May 15, 2013 |
2 / 5 (1) |
0
Study shows that bedtime regularity predicts CPAP compliance
A new study suggests that regularity of bedtime prior to initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is an important factor that may influence treatment compliance in adults with obstructive sleep apnea ...
Sleep apnea
May 07, 2013 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
Study links diet with daytime sleepiness and alertness in healthy adults
A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you eat.
Health
May 07, 2013 |
4 / 5 (3) |
0
Sleep duration associated with higher colorectal cancer risk
A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly. The results raise ...
Cancer
Apr 30, 2013 |
1 / 5 (1) |
0
Study shows severity of sleep apnea is influenced by race
A new study suggests that obstructive sleep apnea severity is higher in African-American men in certain age ranges, even after controlling for body mass index (BMI).
Sleep apnea
Apr 12, 2013 |
5 / 5 (2) |
0
Children with sleep apnea have higher risk of behavioral, adaptive and learning problems
A new study found that obstructive sleep apnea, a common form of sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), is associated with increased rates of ADHD-like behavioral problems in children as well as other adaptive and learning problems.
Sleep apnea
Mar 29, 2013 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
Bladder condition may worsen insomnia symptoms in older adults
A new study suggests that the bladder condition nocturia may worsen the already poor sleep of older adults with insomnia.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mar 14, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
Adult sleepwalking is serious condition that impacts health-related quality of life
A new study found that adult sleepwalking is a potentially serious condition that may induce violent behaviors and affect health-related quality of life.
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Feb 28, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
Study of insomnia finds a new predictor for suicidal thoughts
A new study confirms a link between insomnia and thoughts of suicide and suggests that this relationship is mediated by dysfunctional beliefs and attitudes about sleep as well as nightmares. The study suggests that the targeted ...
Sleep apnea
Feb 14, 2013 |
3.5 / 5 (2) |
0
|
Active duty military personnel prone to sleep disorders and short sleep duration
A new study found a high prevalence of sleep disorders and a startlingly high rate of short sleep duration among active duty military personnel. The study suggests the need for a cultural change toward appropriate sleep practices ...
Health
Jan 31, 2013 |
not rated yet |
1
Treating sleep-disordered breathing in pregnancy may improve fetal health
A new study suggests that treatment of mild sleep-disordered breathing with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy in pregnant women with preeclampsia improves fetal activity levels, a marker of fetal well-being.
Sleep apnea
Jan 02, 2013 |
not rated yet |
0
Study is first to find significant link between sleepiness and vitamin D
A new study suggests that there is a significant correlation between excessive daytime sleepiness and vitamin D, and race plays an important factor.
Health
Dec 14, 2012 |
4.3 / 5 (4) |
1
|
Extended sleep reduces pain sensitivity
A new study suggests that extending nightly sleep in mildly sleepy, healthy adults increases daytime alertness and reduces pain sensitivity.
Health
Dec 01, 2012 |
5 / 5 (1) |
0
