ResMed Survey Highlights Disparities in Sleep Quantity and Quality Across Countries, Gender, and Age
One country emerged as a frontrunner when it comes to sleep quantity, while two generations lead the way for sleep quality.
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LatestSleep Researcher Speaks on How Pandemic Affected People’s Sleep Around the World
Sleep has become elusive for many as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to new research from Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation.
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People in Rural Areas Less Likely to Receive Specialty Care for Neurologic Conditions
People with specific, less common conditions were just as likely to see a neurologist in more rural areas as in more urban areas, while people with less specific neurologic symptoms that are more common, such as sleep disorders, were more likely to see a neurologist in more urban areas.
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Researchers Seek Conclusive Data on How Wind Farms Impact Nearby Residents’ Sleep
Flinders University is studying sleep patterns in more than 70 volunteers in a laboratory experimental study to investigate potential wind turbine noise impacts on sleep and daytime outcomes.
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Here’s What 12,000 Respondents in 6 Countries Say About Their Sleep During the Pandemic
Thailand was revealed as the nation that was most sleep deprived, with half of respondents claiming they were definitely sleep deprived, followed by Germany, the US, UK, Italy, and Spain.
Read MoreHow Climate Change Could Chip Away at Sleep Health
To objectively study sleep duration and climate change, a research team assessed 7.4 million nighttime sleep records from nearly 47,000 fitness band users in 68 countries, reports Stat.
Read MoreThis Thanksgiving, It’s Time to Stop Nap-Shaming
Maybe in 2020 we can admit that the post-turkey crash is nothing to be ashamed of, reports The New York Times.
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Uptick in More Expensive Mattress Purchases During Pandemic, Finds Gold Bond Mattress Co
Gold Bond Mattress reports a 23% uptick in sales of its high-end products over the last few months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read MoreWorking From Home During COVID-19 & American Sleep Patterns
Sleep Standards survey results reveal interesting data from factors that impact sleep patterns to activities they prefer during quarantine.
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How the Pandemic Has Impacted Sleep & Mental Health Around the Globe
A new report conducted by app Sleep Cycle suggests coronavirus-related changes have profoundly impacted sleep and mental health on a global scale.
Read MoreAt the Dawn of Our Species, Humans Made Beds
These beds, consisting of sheaves of grass of the broad-leafed Panicoideae subfamily were placed near the back of the cave on ash layers.
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Women with Young Children & Minority Ethnic Groups Among Those Losing the Most Sleep During Pandemic, Finds UK Study
The pandemic lockdown led to a rise in the number of people experiencing sleeping problems from one in six of the sample to one in four.
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Futon Demand Jumps 25% During COVID-19 Pandemic, Finds Gold Bond Mattress Co
The boomerang effect, which sees adult children returning to their parents’ homes, has climbed exponentially during the pandemic.
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Light Pollution Keeps Magpies & Pigeons Awake at Night
Amber lighting can reduce sleep disruption in some birds, but light comparable in intensity to street lighting can disrupt sleep in magpies and pigeons, regardless of the light’s color.
Read MoreIn France, Zolpidem Prescriptions Down After Secure Prescribing Form Rule Implemented
This decline was partially compensated for by a rise in the use of a nonbenzodiazepine drug called zopiclone.
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Outdoor Light Linked with Teens’ Sleep and Mental Health
Teens in areas with the highest levels of outdoor light went to bed about 29 minutes later and got 11 fewer minutes of sleep than did teens in areas with the lowest levels.
Read MoreNightly Fireworks Cause Many to Lose Sleep, Affecting Health
While it remains unclear exactly why fireworks have suddenly spiked, or where they’re coming from, doctors say there is no debate about how they may be affecting those who are losing sleep as a result, reports Yahoo!Life.
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