Category: Sleep Health

Sleep Health

Preclinical Research Highlights mGlu7 Modulation in Sleep Regulation

A newly published study shows that ADX71743, a selective mGlu7 inhibitor, significantly modulates sleep-wake regulation and stress-related neurochemistry in animal models.

Sleep Health

Semaglutide Associated With Lower Incidence of OSA in Post Hoc Analysis

A post hoc analysis of the SELECT trial suggests that semaglutide 2.4 mg is associated with a significantly lower incidence of obstructive sleep apnea in adults with overweight or obesity and established cardiovascular disease. While these findings are promising, Novo Nordisk notes that semaglutide is not currently approved to treat obstructive sleep apnea and further research is required.

Sleep Health

Sleep Medicine Demands Narrative, Not Just Better Access

New referral pathways and consumer awareness may bring millions into sleep medicine. But if clinicians ignore physiologic heterogeneity and narrative context, more testing could still produce fragmented care.

Parameters

Findings Question Real-World Compatibility of Sleep, Exercise Recommendations

A study of 28 million days of health data reveals that fewer than 13% of individuals consistently meet both sleep and physical activity guidelines, suggesting that high-quality sleep is a primary driver of next-day movement. The findings indicate that prioritizing sleep may be a more effective strategy for increasing daily activity than the reverse.

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.

Sleep & the Body

New Toolkit Helps Clinicians Integrate Lifestyle Interventions with Obesity Medications

The American College of Lifestyle Medicine released a toolkit providing guidance and patient education for pairing obesity medications like GLP-1s with lifestyle care.

Prevailing Attitudes

New Book ‘Sleep with Spectators’ Explores Sleep’s Role in Feminist Practice and Performance

Authored by Danielle Drees, the upcoming release from University of Minnesota Press examines sleep and sleeplessness as embodiments of core feminist concerns.