Sleep & the Body

How Circadian Clock Disruption Elevates Parkinson’s Risk

A University of Geneva team shows how disruptions to the circadian clock increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease.

Sleep & the Body

Childhood Risk Factors for Adult Sleep Apnea ID’d

Some childhood exposures are risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea in middle-aged adults, according to a new study.

Sleep & the Body

Mouth Taping During Sleep

This podcast episode provides valuable advice for sleep techs dealing with patients wanting to use mouth tape during in-lab sleep studies.

Could Ventilatory Burden Replace AHI in Sleep Apnea?

Sep 12, 2023 | Emerging Technology, Future of Sleep, Heart, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Diagnostics

Mount Sinai’s newly developed ventilatory burden offers a potentially more effective alternative to the traditional AHI in assessing severity in sleep apnea patients.

CPAP Use Curbs Cardiovascular Deaths in OSA Patients

Sep 11, 2023 | CPAP & PAP Devices, Heart, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A small patient trial also suggests CPAP may be more effective than a weight-loss drug in tackling clogged arteries.

Is Good Sleep the Secret to Combating Autism and Alzheimer’s Disease?

Sep 11, 2023 | Brain, Quality, Quantity

Good sleep not only helps people with neurological conditions but also may reduce the risk of developing them, new research finds.

Night Owls 72% More Likely to Develop Diabetes, Study Finds

Sep 11, 2023 | Circadian Rhythms, Diabetes

A study of over 60,000 middle-aged nurses explores the health implications and lifestyle habits of night owls compared to morning persons.

Sleep-Wake Therapy Improves Depression in Adolescent Night Owls

Sep 11, 2023 | Age, Circadian Rhythms, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health

Researchers found that a cognitive-behavioral sleep therapy intervention helps adolescent night owls combat depression by aligning their natural sleep rhythms with daily responsibilities.

KP1077 Rivals Ritalin in Heart Safety for Idiopathic Hypersomnia

Sep 11, 2023 | Emerging Compounds, Heart, Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Prescription Drugs

Zevra Therapeutics highlighted the heart safety of serdexmethylphenidate, the main ingredient in KP1077, its potential treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia, during a poster presentation at Psych Congress 2023.

NSF Endorses Weekend Catch-Up Sleep in New Guideline

Sep 8, 2023 | Academies & Associations, Quantity, Sleep & the Body

The National Sleep Foundation issued a new guideline emphasizing the benefit of consistent sleep schedules, while also endorsing catch-up sleep on non-work days when needed.

The Science of Dreams and Nightmares – What Is Going on in Our Brains While We’re Sleeping?

Sep 8, 2023 | Brain

Our scientific understanding of certain aspects of dreaming is good. But the psychological and spiritual aspects remain largely hidden.

$1.5M Grant to Fund CBT-I Programs for Insomnia in Brain Cancer Patients

Sep 8, 2023 | Brain, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Insomnia

Psychologists at VCU Massey Cancer Center will use the funding to implement behavioral intervention strategies to treat insomnia in people who have been diagnosed with brain cancer.

Sleep Deprivation Reduces Crucial Protein, Paving Way for Brain Harm

Sep 7, 2023 | Brain, Quantity

Researchers seeking to understand how sleep deprivation impairs the brain have identified a crucial protein whose level declines with sleep loss.

Axsome to Present Results of SHARP Study at 2023 Psych Congress

Sep 7, 2023 | Brain, Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Prescription Drugs

One poster will feature results from the SHARP study, a trial of Sunosi in 59 patients with excessive daytime sleepiness associated with OSA and impaired cognitive function.

‘Dream of Childbirth’ Searches Up 192% in September

Sep 6, 2023 | Brain

Search engine data for September indicates a stark rise in the searches for “dream of childbirth” and “giving birth.” Experts share possible reasons.

Music from Lucid Dreams Recorded for Playback

Sep 5, 2023 | Brain, Emerging Technology

Researchers from the California-based startup REMspace have achieved the real-time transmission of melodies from lucid dreams using electromyography sensors.

A Well-Timed Meal May Ease Jet Lag

Sep 5, 2023 | Aging, Jet Lag Disorder

Researchers have landed on a new method to speed up recovery from jet lag. According to their results, the way to better sleep is through the stomach.

Japanese Cafe Lets Customers Nap While Standing in Sleep Pods

Aug 31, 2023 | Brain, Regional

A café in Japan is offering a new twist for coffee lovers—the chance to pair their brew with quick, standing naps in vertical sleep pods.

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