Summary: A study by researchers at Linköping University and RISE, published in Digital Policy Regulation and Governance, reveals the hidden costs of using free mobile apps, including sleep deprivation, procrastination, and reduced focus. While users provide personal data in … [Read more...]
Sleep Health Largely Unaffected by Daylight Saving Time: Study
Summary: Researchers from Flinders University conducted a comprehensive study on the long-term effects of daylight saving time (DST) on sleep. By analyzing sleep patterns from questionnaires taken mid- and late-stage in the DST period, they found no significant evidence that DST … [Read more...]
Wesper Protocol Cuts Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation Titration Time by Nearly Half
Summary: A case study conducted by Wesper, a home-based sleep diagnostics provider, has demonstrated that its cloud-based platform can reduce the titration time for hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) in obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients by up to 45%. Typically, HGNS … [Read more...]
Daylight Saving Time Switch Linked to Unhealthy Habits
Summary: A study reveals that the onset of daylight saving time may lead to increased unhealthy behaviors, such as higher snack consumption and fewer visits to fitness centers. The study utilized social media data and real-time consumer behavior datasets to explore the impact of … [Read more...]
Better Sleep for Adolescents: Social Media and Screen Time
Summary: The US Surgeon General recently recommended warning labels for social media platforms due to their potential impact on youth mental health and sleep. A new study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health highlights screen habits linked with better sleep, such as … [Read more...]
Screen Time for Kids: Guidelines for Healthy Balance
Summary: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers guidelines to help parents manage their children’s screen time, emphasizing the importance of balance to support healthy sleep and overall development. The guidelines include recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics … [Read more...]
NBA Teams’ Performance Shifts with Time Zones
Summary: A review shows the entire body clock appreciably has an effect on NBA players’ performances, influencing results across unique time zones. Examining in excess of 25,000 games from 21 seasons, scientists located groups perform far better when their circadian rhythms are … [Read more...]
Unveiling the Dark Side of Daylight Saving Time
Rest expert Karin Johnson, MD, FAAN, FAASM, vice president of Conserve Standard Time, spreads recognition of the harmful impacts of DST. By Chaunie Brusie, RN, BSN Whilst lots of individuals mark Daylight Preserving Time (DST) on their calendars with a groan of annoyance, sleep … [Read more...]
It’s Taking People to Fall Asleep Post-Daylight Saving Time
Stellar Slumber, which provides a electronic remedy for chronic sleeplessness administration, completed an examination of rest details from 3,810 individuals, exclusively seeking at slumber patterns a few days in advance of and three days immediately after March 10, 2024—the day … [Read more...]
Beware of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins
The National Road Safety Foundation cautions drivers to be especially aware of drowsy driving as daylight saving time begins since the time change can disrupt normal sleep patterns and lead to drowsiness. “Drowsy driving can be as dangerous as drinking and driving,” says Michelle … [Read more...]