Summary: Gem Sleep, a virtual sleep apnea clinic, has launched an employer toolkit to help companies engage their workforce and raise awareness about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The toolkit includes educational resources, engagement strategies, success stories, and streamlined … [Read more...]
Grant Boosts Development of Wearable Sleep Apnea Detector
Summary: West Virginia University researchers are refining at-home sleep apnea detection devices, funded by an NSF grant. These devices, worn on the wrist or fingertip, use AI to measure blood oxygen levels and provide early diagnosis. A five-year study showed that early … [Read more...]
‘Sleep Tourism’ Promises the Trip of Your Dreams. Beyond the Hype Plus 5 Tips for a Holiday at Home
By Charlotte Gupta, CQUniversity Australia and Dean J. Miller, CQUniversity Australia Imagine arriving at your hotel after a long flight and being greeted by your own personal sleep butler. They present you with a pillow menu and invite you to a sleep meditation session later … [Read more...]
Nurses Sleep Better with Mindfulness Practices
A two-week study of 144 nurses reveals mindfulness techniques reduce negative thoughts and improve sleep quality. Summary: A University of South Florida study examined 144 nurses over two weeks to understand how mindfulness affects sleep quality and stress levels. Researchers … [Read more...]
Parkinson’s Disease Devastates Sleep for Patients and Caregivers
Summary: A new survey by PD Avengers reveals that 96% of Parkinson’s disease patients experience sleep disruptions, with over a third of caregivers also affected. Conducted from March 15 to May 15 in collaboration with AbbVie, the survey highlights significant nighttime symptoms … [Read more...]
Diabetes Drug Shows Potential as Sleep Apnea Treatment
Summary: New evidence published in the New England Journal of Medicine demonstrates that tirzepatide, a drug developed for diabetes, significantly reduces the severity of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with obesity. Conducted by researchers at the University of … [Read more...]
Why Can’t I Sleep? It Could Be Your Sheets or Doona
By Chin Moi Chow, University of Sydney; Cynthia (Xinzhu) Li, University of Sydney, and Mark Halaki, University of Sydney It’s winter, so many of us will be bringing out, or buying, winter bedding. But how much of a difference does your bedding make to your thermal comfort? Can a … [Read more...]
Bariatric Surgery Slashes Heart, Death Risks in Sleep Apnea
Summary: A Cleveland Clinic study reveals that bariatric surgery significantly reduces the risks of major adverse cardiovascular events and death in patients with obesity and moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The MOSAIC study showed a 42% reduction in … [Read more...]
Three Underrecognized Disruptors of Sleep
By Mark S. Aloia, PhD The field of sleep medicine has made tremendous headway in creating sleep awareness over the past two decades. At Sleep Number, our smart beds engage people in a “dialogue” around their sleep, so I see the high engagement about sleep reaching the general … [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...]
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