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AASM to Legislators: No to Permanent Daylight Saving Time Bill

AASM member Beth Malow testified at a House subcommittee hearing about why standard time is better for our health and well-being.

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How People Use N1 Sleep to Solve Challenging Problems

A study reports that we have a period of creativity in the semilucid state that occurs as we begin to drift into sleep (sleep phase N1).

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Sleeping More, Over Time, Can Lead to Weight Loss

A new study on how getting sufficient sleep affects caloric intake in a real-world setting could change how we think about weight loss.

Quality

Scientifically Proven Ways to Improve Sleep

There are a number of research-backed strategies to beat insomnia and improve sleep quality.

Quantity

Sleeping Less Than 7 Hours Linked to Snacking More

It turns out that the favored non-meal food categories are the same among adults regardless of sleep habits, but those getting less sleep tend to eat more snack calories in a day overall.

Circadian Rhythms

Intense Workouts Before Bedtime Won’t Guarantee a Good Night’s Rest

How does a single session of intense exercise affects young and middle-aged healthy adults in the hours prior to bedtime?

Impact During Wake

Novel Sleep Index, Wakefulness May Predict If Critically Ill Patients Are Able to Breathe on Their Own

Critically ill patients are more likely to be successfully weaned from a mechanical ventilator, or...