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As the weather warms up, many are eager to get back to their favorite outdoor activities. But jumping in too fast or without proper preparation can lead to strains, sprains and overuse injuries that could sideline you for weeks or even months.

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Does your partner keep leaving for the guest room because of your snoring? You could have sleep apnea. A Penn State Health sleep medicine specialist explains the serious health effects of this often-overlooked condition 鈹� and the treatments that can help you get a restful night鈥檚 sleep.

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For women in their 80s, experiencing increasing sleepiness during the day over a five-year period is associated with double the risk of developing dementia during that time, according to a study published on March 19, 2025, online in Neurology庐, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that daytime sleepiness causes dementia; it only shows an association.

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The University of Kentucky鈥檚 Julie Pendergast, Ph.D., and a team of researchers are exploring how disruptions to our body鈥檚 natural circadian rhythms and sleep impact health.鈥淥verwhelming evidence suggests that irregular circadian and sleep patterns, such as inconsistent bedtimes, wake times and eating schedules, are linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, metabolic disorders, cancer and reduced longevity,鈥� said Pendergast, associate professor in the Department of Biology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences.

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is advocating for federal support for sleep health research and education, emphasizing the critical role of sleep in children's development, well-being, and long-term health. In alignment with the 鈥淢ake America Healthy Again鈥� initiative, the AASM highlights sleep as a factor in preventing chronic diseases and improving mental and physical health.

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Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine have developed a powerful AI tool, built on the same transformer architecture used by large language models like ChatGPT, to process an entire night鈥檚 sleep. To date, it is one of the largest studies, analyzing 1,011,192 hours of sleep. Details on their findings were reported in the March 13 online issue of the journal Sleep [https://doi.org/10.1093/sleep/zsaf061]. The model, called patch foundational transformer for sleep (PFTSleep), analyzes brain waves, muscle activity, heart rate, and breathing patterns to classify sleep stages more effectively than traditional methods, streamlining sleep analysis, reducing variability, and supporting future clinical tools to detect sleep disorders and other health risks.

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Feeling tired all the time? A Penn State Health family medicine physician shares simple tips on lifestyle changes, sleep hygiene habits and diet to help improve your sleep.

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The Sleep Research Society Foundation is expanding its educational efforts through a partnership with HMP Global鈥檚 Psych Congress, emphasizing the critical intersection of sleep and mental health.

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Women diagnosed with chronic conditions, such as osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis and diabetes, experiencing poor sleep are at a higher risk of needing mobility aids sooner in life. Addressing sleep issues in these women may be crucial to better mobility.

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Health concerns associated with Daylight Saving Time and tips to mitigate them

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As clocks spring forward for daylight saving time this weekend, a Virginia Tech expert warns that the time change can have serious health consequences. 鈥淩esearch shows that daylight saving time messes with our biological clocks by reducing morning sunlight exposure, which pushes our sleep schedules later and can have negative effects on health,鈥� says Carla Finkielstein, a professor at聽Virginia Tech鈥檚 Fralin Biomedical Research Institute聽and an expert in circadian clocks and cancer biology.

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As we get ready to spring forward this weekend, it鈥檚 important to note the toll Daylight Saving Time can have on your health. ...

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Researchers at Nationwide Children鈥檚 Hospital have found that when it comes to concussion recovery, sleep matters. In a study published today in British Journal of Sports Medicine, researchers found that limiting daytime sleep and getting approximately seven hours of sleep each night in the first week after a concussion may speed up recovery.

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People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson鈥檚 disease, but if started early enough, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk, according to a preliminary study released today, March 2, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology鈥檚 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5鈥�9, 2025, in San Diego and online. The study found using CPAP within two years of a sleep apnea diagnosis reduced the risk of Parkinson鈥檚.

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People who get moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders, according to a preliminary study released today, February 27, 2025, that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology鈥檚 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5鈥�9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

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A one-hour adjustment to the clock on the wall may not sound dramatic. But our biological clock begs to differ. On Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m. local time, the U.S. 鈥渟prings forward,鈥� moving the clocks ahead one hour as we enter daylight saving time. Most of us need a few days to adjust to time changes. In the meantime, we may suffer some consequences.

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A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 46% of parents say they sometimes, often or always co-sleep with a child under 18.