Summary: A survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) reveals that inadequate sleep negatively impacts students’ mood, behavior, energy, and academic performance, according to parents. The findings coincide with the fifth annual Student Sleep Health Week (Sept … [Read more...]
New Study Explores Sleep’s Impact on Women’s Cognitive Health
Summary: The Scripps Research Digital Trials Center has initiated the REFRESH-NOW study to explore the relationship between sleep and cognitive health in women aged 55 and older. Utilizing activity trackers and a smartphone app, the study will gather extensive sleep data over … [Read more...]
Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 to Boost Cyclists’ Sleep During Tour de France
Summary: Eight Sleep announced its partnership with the EF Education – EasyPost team for the 2024 Tour de France, providing the team’s cyclists with its Pod 4 technology to optimize their sleep and enhance performance. The Pod 4, a high-tech mattress cover, offers features such … [Read more...]
Eight Sleep’s Pod 4 Ultra Tackles Snoring with New Algorithm
Summary: 8 Sleep has released the Pod 4 Extremely, that includes a new algorithm that detects and mitigates loud night breathing for up to two men and women without having demanding wearables. This product also presents increased cooling energy, reaching as low as 55°F, quieter … [Read more...]
Grant Fuels Research into Sleep’s Role in Adolescent TBI Rehab
Summary: Kessler Foundation experts received a $435,689 grant from the New Jersey Commission on Mind Injury Investigation to study rest problems in adolescents with traumatic brain injury (TBI). Led by Anthony Lequerica, PhD, the investigation will concentrate on rest-wake cycle … [Read more...]
NSF Spotlights Sleep’s Impact on Mental Health in Congress
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) hosted the first Congressional Briefing on sleep health and mental health as part of the organization’s 2024 Sleep Awareness Week campaign. The Congressional Briefing, entitled Sleep Health is Mental Health, complements NSF’s efforts to educate … [Read more...]