Summary: A study published in Diabetologia found that unhealthy sleep patterns, defined as sleeping fewer than seven or more than nine hours per night, are associated with a significantly increased risk of type 2 diabetes in a racially and economically diverse group of adults in … [Read more...]
How Changes in Sleep Patterns Predict Health Risks
Summary: A study analyzing 5 million nights of sleep data from 33,000 people found that changes in sleep patterns, detected by sleep trackers, can provide insights into chronic conditions like diabetes and sleep apnea, and illnesses such as COVID-19. The researchers identified … [Read more...]
4 Distinct Sleep Patterns and Their Impact on Health
Researchers in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development identified four distinct patterns that characterize how most people sleep—and they’re also predictive of long-term health, the researchers say. Soomi Lee, PhD, associate professor of human development and family … [Read more...]