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A new study suggests that failing to meet sleep recommendations can lead to higher intake of non-meal calories, including carbohydrates, added sugar, fats, and caffeine. Adults who don't get enough sleep tend to make poorer snacking choices, such as reaching for salty snacks and sweets.
A new study from McGill University reveals that delaying school start times can help reduce stress and improve coping skills in teenagers during times of crisis. The research found that allowing teens to follow their natural sleep-wake cycle led to improved mental health outcomes.
A new study suggests that prebiotics can help realign sleep-wake cycles and core body temperature after chronic disruption of rhythms, hosting health-promoting microbes and a different metabolome. Researchers hope to develop customized prebiotic mixtures for individuals with frequent circadian disruptions.
A study of 120 older Taiwanese adults found 45.8% experienced sleep problems, linked to living with a partner or needing to get up at night. The study suggests early recognition of these issues can lead to improved health outcomes for this population.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released a new clinical practice guideline recommending referral to upper airway or bariatric surgery for adults with obstructive sleep apnea who are intolerant of CPAP therapy. The guideline provides strong recommendations for treatment, considering factors such as BMI and patient adherence.
A new study published in Science identifies a specific molecule, C1q, that plays a key role in the long-term effects of traumatic brain injury. The researchers found that an antibody treatment could prevent the development of negative outcomes such as sleep disruption and inflammation.
A study of Finnish adults with overweight found that higher sleep-time parasympathetic activity is associated with healthier diets and lower alcohol consumption. Those with a good stress balance reported better diet quality, fibre intake, and self-control.
A recent study published in Scientific Reports found that individuals with inflexible metabolisms exhibit higher carbohydrate oxidation rates at night, indicating a reduced ability to burn fat during sleep. This discovery has the potential for practical use in disease prevention and early intervention.
A recent Austrian study found that approximately 7.8% of Austrians between the ages of 18 and 67 suffer from chronic insomnia, with symptoms affecting around 50% of respondents. The low rate of help-seeking behavior highlights a need for better public health initiatives and patient education to address this widespread issue.
Researchers investigate how the internal circadian clock affects asthma severity. The study found that people with worse asthma experience greater drops in pulmonary function at night, and exhibit more symptoms-driven bronchodilator use during nighttime hours. This understanding could lead to new treatments for asthma.
Researchers Altaf Engineer and Esther Sternberg aim to redesign office spaces to enhance employees' emotional and physical health. Their seven-domain framework considers factors like sleep, movement, environment, and nutrition to create a healing space.
Researchers developed a customisable time tool, the Goldilocks Day calculator, to help parents allocate hours and activities for optimal health outcomes. The tool considers physical health, cognitive abilities, and mental wellbeing, allowing parents to adjust daily schedules based on their child's needs.
Researchers found increased capillary blood flow in mice brains during REM sleep, indicating a possible role of adenosine A2a receptors in brain refreshing. This unique state may be crucial for waste removal from the brain, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease development.
A study found that isolated fruit flies exhibit changes in gene expression, neural activity, and behavior, including increased eating and reduced sleep. The research suggests that P2 neurons play a crucial role in the perception of social isolation and its effects on behavior.
A new study by University of Houston researchers suggests that maximizing sleep can offer psychological benefit to adolescents in this at-risk group. The study found that experiences of neglect in childhood were associated with mental health symptoms, but this relation was weakened in the presence of high sleep duration.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a significant increase in sleep disturbances, with 56.5% of participants reporting clinical levels of insomnia symptoms. The study identified four major sleep pattern profiles: Delayed Sleep, Sleep Lost and Fragmented, Sleep Opportunists, and Dysregulated and Distressed.
A new study by UCLA researchers found that women who slept less than seven hours a night during the first six months after giving birth had shorter telomeres and were three to seven years older biologically. The study suggests that sleep loss can have long-lasting effects on physical health, increasing the risk of age-related diseases.
A new study published in Sleep Medicine has found that the COVID-19 pandemic brought about increased infant sleep duration and decreased daytime drowsiness in parents. However, it also introduced more screen time for babies and mild increases in depressive symptoms among parents.
A recent study conducted by MIT economists found that increasing nighttime sleep had no positive effects on work productivity, earnings, or overall sense of well-being among low-income workers in Chennai, India. However, short daytime naps did show significant improvements in these areas.
Researchers at University of Colorado Boulder have developed a blood test that can assess the timing of an individual's internal circadian clock, potentially leading to personalized medicine breakthroughs. The study found that analyzing a combination of molecules in a single blood draw can determine the timing of a person's biological ...
Regular physical activity and reduced sedentary behavior are linked to lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Studies found that exercising for just two hours a week can lower OSA risk by 54%, while spending less than four hours watching TV daily reduces the risk by 78%. Increasing physical activity in leisure time or reducing se...
The COVID-19 pandemic has been shown to affect our sleep patterns, with a higher number of awakenings and difficulty falling asleep reported during lockdown. In contrast, post-lockdown periods saw an increase in dream recall and more lucid dreams, with people also reporting more dreams related to crowded places.
A new study published by the University of Michigan found that genetic predisposition significantly affects people's reaction to the Spring forward time change. Early birds with a certain genomic profile can adjust their sleep schedule within days, while night owls may take over a week to get back on track.
Researchers found that sleep twitches guide the transformation of redundant to complex electrical activity in the motor cortex of rat pups. By four days after birth, sleep twitches are essential for developing this neural network, marking a key developmental transition.
A new study found that many parents recognize signs of sleep-disordered breathing in their children but fail to bring it up with their doctor. Parents are advised to check on their child's sleep quality and share concerns with their doctor to catch potential health issues early.
Researchers used AI to analyze brain activity during deep sleep, finding that the brain relives memories of rewarding experiences and consolidates them through an internal dialogue. This process enhances memory performance, particularly for emotionally charged events.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and Sleep Research Society (SRS) have published guiding principles for determining optimal work shift durations. The principles consider factors such as physical and mental fatigue, job requirements, safety risks, lifestyle factors, and health to find a balance between competing goals.
Researchers from University of Tsukuba discovered that exposure to organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) before sleep reduces negative health effects on energy metabolism. OLEDs emit less blue light, leading to decreased energy expenditure and core body temperature during sleep.
A study published in Psychological Medicine found that mindfulness-based therapy (MBTI) was more effective than a sleep hygiene program in reducing insomnia symptoms and improving sleep quality. MBTI participants took less time to fall asleep and spent less time awake during the night compared to those in the sleep hygiene program.
A new study published in The Journal of Physiology shows that two existing medications can reduce sleep apnoea severity by up to one third. Almost everyone who participated in the study showed some improvement, with increased muscle activity around the airway and reduced breathing stoppages.
Researchers have successfully repurposed two existing medications to reduce the severity of sleep apnoea in people by at least 30 per cent. The study showed that reboxetine and butylbromide increased muscle activity around participants' airways, reducing the number of breathing stoppages and improving oxygen intake.
A team from UMass Amherst has designed a prototype charging system for smartwatches that utilizes human skin as a conductor to recharge wearable devices. The technology shows promise for developing battery-less wearables with minimal health risks.
A study by the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior found that declining rainfall in the Congo Basin has lengthened bonobo sleeping nest decay times by 17 days over 15 years. This could lead to overestimating population density and jeopardizing conservation efforts.
A large long-term study found that individuals with high physical activity levels and healthy sleep patterns had lower risks of death from heart disease, stroke, and cancer. Those who were physically inactive and had poor sleep quality were most at risk of dying from these causes.
Research from Binghamton University found that mental distress is lower in summer compared to fall. Good quality diet, good sleep quality, and higher exercise frequency are all associated with better mental well-being. Seasonal changes impact diet quality and mental health.
A study by University of Warwick researchers found that people high in Conscientiousness and low in Openness tend to be morning larks. The link between chronotype, personality, and genetics has been discovered, with genetic factors playing a significant role. Further studies are needed to understand the shared genetic mechanisms.
Obstructive sleep apnea is common among people with cardiovascular disease, but it's under-recognized and undertreated. Treatment can improve quality of life and reduce risk of cardiovascular events and death.
A small feasibility study suggests that tai chi can significantly reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in people who have had a stroke. The intervention improved sleep efficiency, reduced wakefulness after sleep onset, and decreased time awake.
A Washington State University study of twins found that stress and anxiety during the pandemic were associated with decreased sleep quality. The researchers linked self-reported mental health issues to changes in sleep patterns, showing a two-way relationship between disrupted sleep and poor mental health.
Research suggests that people who already hold sexist beliefs about women journalists find the portrayals believable, creating a vicious cycle. Understanding who falls for skewed portrayals is crucial in finding solutions to declining trust in media
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine congratulates Dr. Omonigho Bubu and three others on their 2021 Trainee Investigator Awards for outstanding research presentations at SLEEP 2021. Their studies focus on sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea, and its association with Alzheimer's disease.
A study analyzing data from over 163,000 Fitbit users found a slight increase in sleep duration and a decrease in sleep timing irregularities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The researchers also observed a reduction in bedtime variability and an improvement in resting heart rates.
A telemedicine program has improved access to sleep care for rural veterans, with the number of patients seen at VHA TeleSleep locations tripling between 2017 and 2020. The program has also shown significant success in treating obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep disorders.
Dr. Charlene Gamaldo receives inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award for her efforts to increase diversity in sleep medicine and close health disparities. The award is presented by the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, a joint initiative of American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society.
Researchers found that people who experience earworms regularly at night are six times more likely to have poor sleep quality. Instrumental music is more likely to lead to earworms and disrupt sleep than lyrical music. Moderating music listening or engaging in cognitive activities can help alleviate the issue.
A new wearable electroencephalogram device gathers reliable sleep data from the ear, measuring neural signature stability over time. The study found a 90.1% classification accuracy for individualized signatures.
A deep neural network model accurately predicts brain age with a mean absolute error of 4.6 years based on EEG data, and its results show correlations with diseases such as epilepsy, stroke, and sleep-disordered breathing. The study suggests that these conditions are associated with deviations in predicted age from chronological age.
A study of 700 children found that persistent childhood insomnia symptoms were associated with a higher risk of developing internalizing disorders, including depressive disorders and anxiety disorders. The researchers suggest that early interventions may be necessary to prevent future mental health problems.
A recent study found that college football teams' performance is associated with both the direction of travel and the time of day when games were played. Away teams playing in the afternoon allowed more points and forced more opponent turnovers than those playing in the evening, while teams traveling eastward threw more interceptions.
A nearly 2,500-adult study found that difficulty falling asleep as compared to other insomnia symptoms predicts cognitive decline 14 years later. Regular screening for insomnia may help identify individuals at risk for cognitive impairments.
A recent study suggests that using CPAP therapy for moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea reduces the risk of heart problems. Patients with untreated sleep apnea are at a higher risk of cardiovascular events, but those who use CPAP have a lower risk.
Studies presented at SLEEP 2021 show a potential model for predicting COVID-19 infection based on sleep duration, quality, and heart rate variability. The 360 smart bed's SleepIQ technology provides individualized sleep health evaluations and outcomes.
A new study found that people with diabetes who experience frequent sleep disturbances are 87% more likely to die within 9 years compared to those without diabetes or sleep disturbances. Answering a simple question about sleep can help address sleep disturbances earlier in life and mitigate this increased risk.
A recent study found that sleep timing and duration are associated with an increased risk of cannabis use and binge drinking among teens and young adults. Late-night preference predicted a greater likelihood of any cannabis use, while later sleep timing on the weekend predicted more severe binge drinking.
Research reveals that people with frequent sleep problems are at a higher risk of dying than those without sleep problems. Specifically, individuals with Type-2 diabetes who also experience sleep disturbances face an increased mortality rate of 87%.
A study of over 700,000 TBI patients found that those with sleep disorders had a 25% higher risk of developing dementia. The risk was similar for male and female patients, highlighting the importance of targeted awareness about sleep disorders in TBI patients.
A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that people whose sleep pattern goes against their natural body clock are more likely to have depression and lower levels of wellbeing. Being genetically programmed to be an early riser is protective against major depression, and improves wellbeing.
Researchers link sleep problems in autism to glial cells, blood-brain barrier, and serotonin, finding that high levels of serotonin cause sleep fragmentation. The study suggests a potential treatment for adults with autism-related sleep disorders.
A study of 2,123 Italian residents found that increased evening screen time during the Covid-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality, with decreased sleep times and later bedtimes. In contrast, participants who reduced their screen time before bed showed improved sleep quality and fewer insomnia symptoms.
Researchers developed new clinical guidelines for Australian doctors to treat insomnia with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for insomnia (CBTi), improving mental health and quality of life. CBTi can be more successful than sleeping pills in managing insomnia.