Articles tagged with Sleep
A randomized clinical trial shows that transitioning insomnia care away from long-term sedatives to cognitive behavioral therapy can be achieved through a mailed, direct-to-patient approach. This method reduces sedative use and improves sleep outcomes in older adults.
A new poll shows that 21% of people aged 50 and older used cannabis in the past year, with 12% using it at least monthly. The study highlights potential risks of cannabis use, including risky driving and addiction, as well as the importance of discussing its use with healthcare providers.
A recent study found that people who have had a stroke are more likely to report short or long sleep duration compared to those without prior stroke. Normal sleep duration was less common among stroke survivors across all age groups, with 32% vs 54% in the 18-44 age group.
A $3.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health supports a study on wearable sleep trackers and AI in predicting blood biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease in at-risk individuals. The research aims to create an 'early warning system' for flagging individuals with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer's.
A breakthrough technology allows for touchless infrared imaging to monitor changes in pupil size and gaze direction behind closed eyes. This innovation can help identify wakefulness, awareness, and pain in sleep, anesthesia, and intensive care, enabling more accurate clinical decision-making.
A University of Otago study found that screen use before bed does not significantly affect youth sleep, but using screens while in bed severely disrupts sleep patterns. The study suggests reevaluating sleep guidelines to accommodate modern lifestyles.
Vultures, like young humans, explore new sites and socialize frequently when they're young. However, as they age from around 10 years old, they scale back on socializing and prefer to stay at the same roosting site, similar to humans who tend to stay home.
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University reveals that people who are overweight and ignore their body's signals to sleep at night experience negative health consequences. The study found sex-specific differences in health impacts, with men having higher levels of belly fat and women having higher overall body fat percentage.
A University of Gothenburg study found that work-related stress, particularly job conflicts and lack of influence, significantly increase the risk of future sick leave. Women who experienced these stressors were more than twice as likely to take sick leave, with adjusted factors indicating a significant impact on their wellbeing.
A study found that children who went to bed later and slept fewer hours during childhood and adolescence were more likely to try alcohol or marijuana by age 15. The researchers suggest that improving sleep in the school-age population could lead to improvements in other aspects of health, such as decision making.
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland found that children's exposome scores, measuring environmental and lifestyle factors, are associated with altered serum levels of 31 metabolites. These metabolites were linked to cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes in later life.
A new study published in the Journal of Marketing explores how daylight saving time affects consumer behavior. The research found that the transition leads to increased negative sentiment and impaired self-control, resulting in unhealthy behaviors such as reduced calorie intake from snacks and decreased fitness center visits.
A large cohort of primarily low-income, Black and white adults found persistently unhealthy sleep to be significantly associated with Type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that maintaining regular sleep schedules over time may reduce the risk of adverse cardiometabolic conditions.
Researchers found that small regions of the brain can momentarily 'flicker' awake while the rest of the brain remains asleep, and vice versa from wake to sleep. This challenges traditional understanding of sleep and wake patterns, which have been defined by slow, long-lasting waves.
Researchers found that participants who completed activity breaks during prolonged sitting sessions slept for 30 minutes longer than those who sat continuously. Short bursts of light-intensity exercise, such as chair squats and calf raises, were used in the intervention.
A study found that both short and long sleep durations are associated with a higher risk of microvascular disease in individuals recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Short sleep duration, especially among older adults, was linked to a significantly increased risk of blood vessel damage.
A study found that suvorexant, an orexin receptor antagonist, increased fat oxidation and decreased protein catabolism during sleep in healthy men. The effect persisted after waking up, suggesting a potential clinical use for orexin receptor antagonists in managing energy metabolism.
Researchers at the University of Houston have introduced a new method for sleep stage classification that can be performed at home and uses only two leads. This approach achieves expert-level agreement with the gold-standard polysomnography without expensive equipment, paving the way for more accessible and cost-effective sleep studies.
Researchers have found that social memories lost due to sleep deprivation can be restored in mice using a drug used to treat asthma, while spatial memories can be reversed with a drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. These findings suggest potential for reversing human forgetfulness.
Research by UCLA Health confirms that Tai Chi reduces inflammation and improves anti-viral defenses in breast cancer survivors, while cognitive behavioral therapy shows greater increases in anti-viral gene transcripts. The study found significant reductions in inflammatory biomarkers among Tai Chi participants.
A new University of South Florida-led study found that mindfulness helps nurses experience fewer negative emotions and less rumination, leading to improved sleep quality. The findings provide insight into how employees and employers can work together to reduce work-related stress and promote overall health.
A new study found that a fatigue-management program improved sleep duration and reduced symptoms of PTSD, depression, and anxiety among Seattle police officers. The training also lowered rates of falling asleep while driving.
A study analyzing 5 million nights of sleep data identifies five main sleep types, with frequent changes between these types offering insights into chronic health conditions like diabetes and sleep apnea. Long-term tracking of sleep patterns may unlock new public health insights.
A new study found that regular snoring is associated with elevated blood pressure and uncontrolled hypertension, particularly in overweight middle-aged men. The research used multiple night home-based monitoring technologies and objective assessments to explore the connection between snoring and hypertension.
A new study uses a closed-loop auditory stimulation approach to selectively modulate brain alpha oscillations in humans. The technique has been shown to interfere with sleep onset dynamics, highlighting its potential as a tool for neuroscientific research.
A new study found that magnesium levels in sandhoppers increase during cold weather, slowing their activity. In deeper sleep, magnesium levels can more than double, putting the sandhopper into a torpid state and allowing it to conserve energy.
A new study reveals that praising and petting dogs enhances their learning success by reducing stress. Dogs who received a 'permissive' training style with praise and petting performed better than those in a 'controlling' style, which induced greater stress.
Researchers found that restricting screens in bedrooms and at mealtimes has the biggest impact on reducing screen time and addictive behavior. Parents who model healthy practices at home also see a decrease in their child's screen use. Limiting and monitoring screen time can reduce usage by 1.29 hours and 0.83 hours, respectively.
A new study found that circadian misalignment in teens is associated with increased carbohydrate intake and sedentary behavior. The research involved 377 adolescents and showed that a later sleep schedule was linked to greater carb consumption and sedentary behavior.
A new study found that 48% of foster caregivers administer melatonin to their child, associated with poorer overall sleep quality. Children taking melatonin also experienced increased severity of daytime behavioral problems despite no link to depression or anxiety.
A new study found that smart thermostats can identify three distinct sleep quality clusters with clear variations in duration, disturbances, and efficiency. Machine learning models were used to discern sleep quality indicators from eight terabytes of data collected from 178,706 households.
A new study by the National Sleep Foundation finds that approximately one in six adolescent drivers have driven drowsy, leading to 1.7 million reported incidents and over 400,000 teens driving drowsy at least once a week. The majority of teens pointed to work or school schedules as factors preventing them from getting sufficient sleep.
A new study found that healthy sleep has a positive impact on gratitude, resilience, and flourishing in adults. Measures of flourishing, resilience, and gratitude improved with sleep extension and worsened with sleep restriction.
A new study found that college students exhibit lower levels of empathic concern and accuracy when they are less alert. The researchers suggest that sufficient sleep is essential for maintaining cognitive and affective empathy.
A study found that low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) can reduce pro-inflammatory responses to sleep restriction. The treatment reduced interleukin-6 expression, COX-1/COX-2 double positive cells in monocytes, and C-reactive protein serum levels.
A new study found that 29 out of 35 unique sleep tips shared on TikTok have empirical support, with six unsupported by scientific evidence. The research suggests that the public is learning appropriate sleep hygiene tips through social media.
A new study explores the relationship between sleep quality and ADHD symptoms in teens, revealing that household chaos and poor sleep hygiene are significant mediators. Improving daily routines and household stability can help alleviate sleep difficulties in adolescents with ADHD symptoms.
A study found that adolescents who slept less than 4 hours a night were two times more likely to attempt suicide, while improved sleep duration could potentially lower suicide risk among teens. Sleep moderates the association between bullying and suicide in U.S. teenagers.
A new study presented at SLEEP 2024 conference found that better sleep health is associated with lower levels of loneliness. The association was strongest among younger adults, suggesting that improving sleep could have a beneficial effect on loneliness, especially in young people.
A new study found a strong correlation between social media usage and sleep duration in adolescents, with specific areas of the brain involved. The research suggests that digital engagement and poor sleep quality can alter neural reward sensitivity, potentially affecting adolescent brain development.
A 15-year analysis of national data on suicides and homicides shows that nocturnal wakefulness significantly increases the risk for both. Disrupted sleep impairs rational thought and drives impulsive behaviors in vulnerable individuals.
Researchers developed a novel light-sensitive drug that enhances extracellular adenosine activity, inducing sleep artificially without genetic modification. The drug overcomes issues with conventional photosensitive drugs, showcasing optochemistry's potential in targeting A2A receptors and regulating brain function.
A recent study by University of Houston sleep expert Candice Alfano found that weighted blankets do not improve sleep for children who have experienced various types of maltreatment, including abuse or neglect. Despite the popularity of weighted blankets as a sleep aid, research has been lacking on their effectiveness in this population.
The Associated Professional Sleep Societies has awarded University of Arizona sleep researcher Michael Grandner the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Award. The award recognizes Grandner's work to increase diversity and inclusion in sleep medicine through his research and educational programs.
The American College of Chest Physicians' CHEST Critical Care and CHEST Pulmonary journals have been indexed with the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), enhancing their open access content's accessibility and usage. The indexation is attributed to strong editorial boards led by Hayley Gershengorn and Matthew Miles.
Adolescents with overweight or obesity may be more vulnerable to negative cognitive effects following sleep restriction. Improved sleep hygiene and duration can positively impact their cognitive health.
A new scale, SMNS, measures social media's impact on nightmares, finding a link between excessive social media use and negative mental health outcomes. The study suggests that responsible social media use can help mitigate the occurrence of social media-related nightmares.
The AASM has announced five 2024 award recipients, including Dr. Michael Littner, Dr. Shahrokh Javaheri, Dr. Iris Perez, Lynne Lamberg, and Dr. Lisa Wolfe, for their significant contributions to research, education, advocacy, and clinical care in sleep medicine.
The Sleep Research Society has recognized four individuals with its 2024 awards, honoring their exceptional contributions to sleep and circadian science, education, and public health. The winners include Dr. Elizabeth Klerman, Dr. David Raizen, Michael Perlis, and Julie Flygare.
Nearly 5,000 sleep professionals will attend SLEEP 2024, featuring rapid-fire symposia, lectures, and poster presentations on topics like sleep health inequities and artificial intelligence in the clinical setting. The event will also include keynote addresses and awards ceremonies.
A new research commentary highlights AI's potential uses in sleep medicine for clinical applications, lifestyle management, and population health. The committee also reviewed barriers and challenges associated with using AI-enabled technologies.
A comprehensive study by University of Technology Sydney researchers confirms CPAP therapy's safety without adverse effects on the respiratory system. The study uses computational modeling to assess airflow velocity and shear stress, providing reassurance for patients.
The American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine has released the ATS 2024 International Conference Abstracts, featuring research on heat exposure and RSV among other topics.
A new study published in Nature found that sleep weakens new brain connections forged during wakefulness only during the first half of a night's sleep. The researchers suggest that this 'reset' prepares the brain for learning and new connections the next day.
A study of 25,000 NBA matches found that home teams from the Western Time Zone Area have a near 10% better win ratio when playing against Eastern Teams. The researchers suggest that elite basketball coaches and teams should consider the physical and mental effects of time zone travel on game planning.
A University of Massachusetts Amherst study is tracking over 300 infants and preschoolers to assess the importance of napping on brain development. The research aims to identify the bioregulatory mechanisms involved in napping and its impact on memory, with findings expected to inform nap policies for young children.
Researchers explore how improving sleep can boost health for adolescents and young adults affected by racism. Sleep-promoting programs have been shown to improve developmental outcomes and disrupt the negative effects of racism on mental health, physical health, and academic outcomes.
Research found that higher light levels increase activity in the posterior hypothalamus, leading to improved cognitive performance during executive tasks. In contrast, lower light levels decreased activity in this region, negatively correlating with cognitive performance.
A study of 322 participants found racial discrimination to predispose Black young adults to metabolic syndrome through sleep issues and chronic inflammation. This discovery could inform targeted prevention strategies to address existing health disparities in minority populations.
A new series of studies will test the effectiveness of PATCH, a USC-designed wearable device that accurately captures everyday activities. The device integrates multiple sensors to measure physical activity, sedentary time, and sleep in children.