News Feature Channel: Sleep

The Medical Minute: Why Am I Always So Tired?

Penn State Health — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:00:03 EST

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.

SRS Foundation Expands Educational Initiatives to Bridge Sleep and Mental Health Care

Sleep Research Society Foundation — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 17:45:03 EST

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

Sleep Health May Impact Mobility for Women with Chronic Conditions

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:55:05 EST

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.

Daylight Saving Time Begins This Weekend, Hackensack Meridian Sleep Experts Available On Health Impact, How To Prepare Your Body For The Loss Of Sleep And Why They Want Us To Stop "Springing Forward" To Daylight Saving Time

Hackensack Meridian Health — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:35:49 EST

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

Health Researcher: 'Daylight Saving Time Messes with Our Biological Clocks'

Virginia Tech — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:55:12 EST

As clocks spring forward for daylight saving time this weekend, a Virginia Tech expert warns that the time change can have serious health consequences. "Research 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," says Carla Finkielstein, a professor at Virginia Tech's Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and an expert in circadian clocks and cancer biology.

How Time Change Impacts Sleep

UC San Diego Health — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:05:46 EST

Expert Available: How Daylight Saving Time Impacts Your Health

George Washington University — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:00:01 EST

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

Study Finds Youth with Concussion May Benefit from Monitoring Sleep and Limiting Daytime Naps

Nationwide Children's Hospital — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 06:00:54 EST

Researchers at Nationwide Children's 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.

Sleep Apnea Linked to Increased Risk of Parkinson's, but CPAP May Reduce Risk

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:00:00 EST

People with obstructive sleep apnea have an increased risk of Parkinson's 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's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5-9, 2025, in San Diego and online. The study found using CPAP within two years of a sleep apnea diagnosis reduced the risk of Parkinson's.

Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Sleep Disorders, Other Diseases

American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 16:00:00 EST

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's 77th Annual Meeting taking place April 5-9, 2025, in San Diego and online.

WashU Expert: The Disruptions of Daylight Saving Time

Washington University in St. Louis — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 19:20:43 EST

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. "springs forward," 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.

New Data Reveals That Half of Parents Co-Sleep with Their Child

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:45:33 EST

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.

Getting Over a 13-Hour Jet Lag: How Do Canada's Speed-Skaters Do It?

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:51 EST

Researchers analyzed how the country's short-track speed-skating team adapts to major time-zone differences when they fly to competitions in Asia.

Wesper Revolutionizes GLP-1 Sleep Apnea Screening and Enables Personalized Treatment

Wesper — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 08:30:42 EST

Wesper, a leader in advanced home sleep apnea testing (HSAT), is transforming how obesity and sleep apnea are managed by integrating groundbreaking biometric sleep data with metabolic health innovations. Following the FDA approval of GLP-1 receptor agonists for sleep apnea treatment, Wesper is working with hospitals and physicians to bridge the gap between obesity, diabetes, GLP-1 medications, and sleep apnea.

Research in Fruit Flies Pinpoints Brain Pathways Involved in Alcohol-Induced Insomnia

University of Utah Health — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:00:00 EST

The study identified specific neurotransmitters and brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for alcohol-related sleep loss, helping people recover from alcohol use disorder.

FSU Expert Available to Comment on Health Management Heading Into Super Bowl LIX

Florida State University — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:35:42 EST

Always known as "the big game," Super Bowl LIX is the signature American sporting event. This year's matchup features the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles squaring off on Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. With the Eagles and Chiefs playing in their 21st and 20th games of the year, respectively, the subject of season-long health management comes to the forefront in a sport known for its physicality.

Huxley Medical Announces FDA Clearance for Cellular-Enabled SANSA Home Sleep Apnea Test

Huxley Medical, Inc. — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:30:34 EST

Huxley Medical, a commercial-stage medical technology firm focused on streamlining detection of sleep and heart disorders, announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the SANSA home sleep apnea test to begin using cellular data upload capabilities.

Pulmonary Fibrosis Warrior to Kick Off Ats Breathe Easy Podcast Relaunch

American Thoracic Society (ATS) — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 19:25:41 EST

Pulmonary Fibrosis Warrior to Kick Off ATS Breathe Easy Podcast Relaunch

The Big Chill: Is Cold-Water Immersion Good for Our Health?

University of South Australia — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 04:45:31 EST

In the most comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, University of South Australia researchers have taken a deep dive into the effects of cold-water immersion on health and wellbeing. Analysing data from 11 studies with 3177 participants, researchers found that cold-water immersion may lower stress, improve sleep quality, and boost quality of life.

AASM Announces the 2025 'Sleep for Success' High School Video Contest

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:15:50 EST

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) announces its 2025 "Sleep for Success" High School Video Contest, inviting students to create 30- to 90-second videos highlighting the importance of sleep for teens' health, safety and success in school, sports and more.