Category: Demographics

Demographics

New DARC-NESS Model Explains Why Nightmares Persist in Children

A mastery-based cognitive-behavioral model centers on "nightmare efficacy" to help clinicians create personalized treatment plans for youth.

Demographics

Sex Differences Offer Clues to Better Restless Legs Syndrome Care

What science is uncovering about how men and women experience RLS.

Demographics

The Sexism in Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Pathways

Five changes to make OSA diagnosis and screening more inclusive for women.

Age

Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Is on the Rise

New research shows SUID is increasing across the board, with the highest rates among Black, Native Hawaiian, and Native American infants.

Sex

Women Want More Attention on Their Sleep Health

A survey of over 1,000 women reveals widespread sleep challenges and highlights the need for better healthcare support and resources.

Race/Ethnicity

Children of Color Face Greater Variability in Sleep Times

A new study highlights racial and ethnic differences in children's sleep patterns, linking greater variability in sleep times to structural and sociocultural factors.

Relationship Status

Humans Evolved to Share Beds – How Your Sleeping Companions May Affect You Now

Recent studies on co-sleeping reveal its widespread cultural acceptance, potential impact on sleep patterns, and mixed findings on its benefits for emotional and mental health across various age groups.

Career

Experience Buffers Financial Analysts from Sleep-Related Performance Drops

A study focusing on financial markets finds that sleep disruptions following spring daylight saving time clock shifts do not negatively affect the forecast quality of the average professional analyst but significantly reduce the accuracy of novice forecasters.

Socioeconomic

The Impact of Socio-Ecological Factors on a Child’s Ability to Sleep

A University of Cincinnati researcher was awarded a $3.4 million grant to investigate how factors like racism, housing instability, screen time, and stress may influence sleep health in young children.

Regional

Virtual Sleep Care from HALEO Comes to AGA Members to Improve Employee Access

AGA members can now access HALEO’s virtual sleep care services, featuring 24/7 screening, quick care coordination, and CBT-I, at a reduced rate.