Childhood Risk Factors for Adult Sleep Apnea ID’d
Some childhood exposures are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in middle-aged adults, according to a new study.
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Child Impulsivity Tied to Sleep Patterns
University of Georgia researchers examine connections between sleep patterns and children's impulsive behaviors, shedding light on the role of sleep in shaping behavior.
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Should People Older Than 80 Be on CPAP? One Study Finds No Clinical Improvements in the Very Elderly
Is CPAP a cost-effective treatment for patients older than 80? And once CPAP treatment is initiated, should it last forever?
Sleep Hygiene Among Eight Habits That Could Add Decades to Your Life
Researchers were surprised by just how much could be gained with the adoption of one, two, three—or all eight—lifestyle factors.
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Workplace Productivity Plummets for Young Adults Due to Sleep Disorder
Researchers found that 22-year-olds with the sleep disorder experienced productivity losses up to 40% higher than their peers with no sleep disorders.
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Improving Care for Children with Down Syndrome and Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is common in children with Down syndrome. Sleep experts weigh in on what’s new in diagnosing and treating this patient population.
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Pediatric Insomnia Treatment Is Shifting
How increased awareness of behavioral sleep medicine could be a game-changer for children.
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Daytime Stimulant Improves Sleep in Children With ADHD, Study Finds
Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and treated with the ADHD medication Azstarys showed statistically significant and lasting improvements in their sleep in a yearlong study.
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Maternal Incarceration May Impact Adolescent Sleep
A study found that adolescents with maternal incarceration histories were significantly more likely to experience sleep difficulties, along with poorer diet and exercise habits.
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Sleep Disorders Tied to Heightened Suicide Risk in Youth
Youth with a diagnosed sleep disorder were found to be at an increased risk for having thoughts of suicide.
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The First Sleep Health Program for First Nations Adolescents Could Change Lives
In response to community needs, Australia’s first sleep health program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teenagers was co-designed in Mount Isa, Queensland.
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Teen Sleep Habits Impact Brain Development and Overall Health
Teen sleep patterns play a critical role in brain development and overall health during adolescence, with research highlighting the link between sufficient, quality sleep and healthy behavioral, emotional, and cognitive development.
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Regular Napping May Help Preserve Brain Health
A new study suggests that, for some people, short daytime naps may be a part of the puzzle that could help preserve brain health as we age.
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Sleep Issues Persist in Adolescent Rats After Alcohol Withdrawal, Highlighting Teen Drinking Risks
Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol vapor experience persistent sleep disruption after withdrawal, providing insight into the relationship between sleep disturbance and heavy drinking in humans.
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Babies Are Still Sleeping on Recalled Infant Loungers
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to stop using infant loungers that were recalled in 2021, as well as other loungers that don’t meet sleep safety requirements.
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Insomnia Symptoms May Raise Stroke Risk, Especially in Younger Adults
People—especially those who are younger—who have insomnia symptoms such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and waking up too early, may be more likely to have a stroke.
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Adolescents’ Sleep Duration Influences Exposure to R-rated Content
The results show that sleep duration may be a modifiable factor for prevention and intervention efforts, especially in adolescents at higher risk for excessive mature-rated media usage.
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Initiative Tackles Sleep Apnea at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Nexus Dental Systems launched a national initiative to screen, test, and treat obstructive sleep apnea in the Historically Black Colleges and Universities community.
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