Summary: A study by UTHealth Houston found that adolescents who meet the recommended sleep duration of 9-11 hours per night have a significantly lower risk of developing high blood pressure. Using data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, researchers analyzed … [Read more...]
High Temperatures Immediately Worsen Sleep Apnea Severity
Summary: A large-scale national study using wearable smart devices has revealed that high temperatures can worsen obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) symptoms, including increasing apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and lowering minimum oxygen saturation (MinSpO2). The study analyzed over 6 … [Read more...]
Pilot Study Reveals High Preference of Oral Appliances for OSA
Summary: Vivos Therapeutics’ pilot study showed that 79% of newly diagnosed obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients preferred oral appliance therapy over CPAP. The study, conducted in multiple dental and ENT offices over seven months, involved 99 patients and demonstrated high … [Read more...]
Sleep Loss, Stress Take Toll on US High Schoolers, Study Shows
Summary: A new report by Challenge Success reveals a pattern of insufficient sleep and high stress among over 270,000 high school students surveyed over 14 years. Students who get more sleep reported better ability to cope with stress. The data highlights disparities, with … [Read more...]
Most Americans Want More Sleep as Stress Levels Hit New High
Summary: A new Gallup poll suggests that 57% of Individuals experience they will need more rest, a reversal from 2013 figures when the the greater part felt they ended up having ample slumber. Today, only a quarter report acquiring eight or additional several hours of sleep, … [Read more...]
Three Good Nights of Sleep Is the Week’s High Point for Many
ResMed announced the results of its 2024 Global Sleep Survey, revealing that nearly 40% of respondents get no more than three nights of good sleep each week—and some individuals reported just one. Respondents reported feeling excessive daytime sleepiness (50%), negative feelings … [Read more...]