Health
New position statement supports permanent standard time
An updated position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time.
Oct 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Risk of long COVID in people with pre-existing conditions found to be higher among short sleepers
While infections and hospitalizations from the COVID-19 virus are expected to rise during the fall and winter respiratory virus season, a new study suggests that sleep duration modulates the relationship between pre-existing ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Health
Over a third of Americans opt for a 'sleep divorce,' survey finds
Whether it's to avoid partners who steal the covers and toss and turn all night, or those who consistently rattle the room with loud snoring, many Americans are opting for a "sleep divorce" to help improve their nightly sleep. ...
Jul 10, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Study identifies two aspects of sleep related to depression in college student athletes
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting identified two specific facets of sleep that mediate the relationship between general sleep disturbances and depression severity in college student athletes.
Jun 5, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Survey finds that sex is as good as—or better than—a sleeping pill
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting found three out of four adults reported sleeping better after sex, and the majority felt that a sleeping pill had a similar or worse effect on their sleep.
Jun 5, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Adults with a regular, healthy sleep schedule have a lower risk of death
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting emphasizes that in addition to getting sufficient sleep each night, adults should maintain a consistent sleep schedule with a regular bedtime and wake time.
Jun 5, 2023
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Pediatrics
Sleep loss moderates link between youth impulsivity and mature-rated media usage
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting has found that objectively measured short sleep duration partially moderates the association between impulsivity and mature-rated media usage in early adolescents.
Jun 1, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Phototherapy device has potential to be a novel treatment for sleep complaints
Wearing a phototherapy device that emits near-infrared light is associated with potential therapeutic benefits for sleep and daytime functioning, according to a new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting.
May 31, 2023
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Pediatrics
Newborns with higher hair cortisol levels take longer to fall asleep, finds study
Cortisol levels in late pregnancy can predict the sleep of infants, according to a new study to be presented on Tuesday, June 6 at the SLEEP 2023 annual meeting. This study is also published in Sleep.
May 30, 2023
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Teens with irregular sleep patterns found to have higher risk of school problems
A new study to be presented at SLEEP 2023 found that teens with greater variability in their sleep patterns have a higher risk for school-related problems.
May 30, 2023
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