Category: Prevailing Attitudes

Prevailing Attitudes

Is Marijuana Causing Us to Lose Sleep?

An AASM survey indicates that many Americans sacrifice sleep to indulge in late-night marijuana use.

Prevailing Attitudes

Cozy Images of Plush Toys and Blankets Counter Messaging on Safe Infant Sleep

Public health messages warning against infants sleeping with stuffed toys and blankets—contradicted by photos or videos circulating in movies and social media—don’t always find traction.

Prevailing Attitudes

BRPT Accepting Applications for New DEI Educational Grant

The grant will provide financial assistance to a current sleep tech who is eligible to take the RPSGT exam or a CCSH exam candidate.

Academies & Associations

New President Takes the Helm at AASM

AASM's new president will guide the organization through the development of a new strategic plan focused on advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health.

Corporate Wellness

A Workaround to Identify the Undiagnosed

The relationship between sleep and overall health has become better established in recent years. Yet, navigating the health system to get help for sleep issues has not been particularly easy or patient-centric.

Celebrities, Politics

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.

Public Institutions

University of Arizona Health Sciences Unveils New Sleep Research Facility

The new facility, built using a $5 million construction grant, will give investigators access to state-of-the-art technology to conduct innovative sleep and circadian rhythm research.

Child Sleep Training

Poor Sleep in Infancy Linked to Toddler Behavioral Problems

Disrupted and poor quality sleep in the earliest months of a child's life can be an indicator of depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems among toddlers, according to a new study.

Future of Sleep

Brain Implant Being Tested for Dream Control

With further development, the technology could allow people to control dream plots and induce lucid dreams, according to REMspace researchers.