‘Measures of Sleep Are Decently Predictive of Preterm Birth’
A study using actigraphy finds that sleep consistency offers better predictive power of preterm birth than average sleep duration.
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Sex, But Not Race, Influences OSA Diagnosis When Applying 4% Versus 3% Scoring Rule
A study finds that female patients had lower odds of meeting the 4% threshold, suggesting a potential barrier to treatment for women.
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The Sexism in Sleep Apnea Diagnostic Pathways
Five changes to make OSA diagnosis and screening more inclusive for women.
AASM Launches Initiative to Advance Women’s Sleep Health
A new task force is implementing a multi-phase effort to explore the unique factors that affect how women sleep and identify ways to improve sleep care for women.
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Why Sleep Apnea Goes Undetected in Women
And the risks of ignoring it.
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A Sleep Change That Could Signal Dementia Risk for Women in Their 80s
A study tracked sleep using wrist-worn devices and categorized participants based on changes in nighttime sleep quality, daytime napping, and circadian rhythms.
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Dreem Health Launches Women’s Health Program
Digital sleep clinic Dreem Health has launched a program tailored to support women experiencing sleep issues due to pregnancy, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, and PMS.
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Women Want More Attention on Their Sleep Health
A survey of over 1,000 women reveals widespread sleep challenges and highlights the need for better healthcare support and resources.
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Sex Differences in Sleep & Mental Health in Australian Rules Footballers
Research reveals that elite female athletes experience poorer mental health and greater sleep disruption compared to their male counterparts.
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Huggable Pillow Designed for Breast Support for Side Sleepers
The patent-pending pillow is designed to support larger breasts and improve comfort for side sleepers.
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Health Canada Approves Non-Hormonal Treatment for Hot Flashes and Night Sweats
The non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms offers a new option for managing hot flashes and night sweats associated with menopause.
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Gender Differences in Sleep’s Impact on Blood Pressure Explored
New research explores how sleep characteristics, such as time spent in deep sleep and nighttime awakenings, differently impact blood pressure and heart health in men and women.
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Female Sleep Patterns Found to Be Biologically Distinct
While human sleep differences are often attributed to lifestyle and caregiving roles, new findings suggest biological factors may play a larger role than previously understood: “We should have known this long before 2024.”
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Sleep Apnea May Cause Dementia, Especially in Women
‘The results provide new evidence that clinicians and patients, when making decisions about testing for sleep apnea and treating it, should consider the possibility that untreated sleep apnea causes or exacerbates dementia.’
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Sleep Loss Patterns During Menopausal Transition Identified Via Smart Ring Data
ŌURA’s first Perimenopause Report uses de-identified smart ring data to reveal sleep loss patterns and other physiological changes during the years before, during, and after menopause.
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Women Lose Hours of Sleep Due to Spiraling Thoughts, Survey Finds
The survey identified key stressors, including personal finances, that contribute to sleeplessness.
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Sleep Number Launches Smart Bed with Active Cooling for Both Sleepers
The smart bed also features science-backed temperature programs developed with Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University to improve sleep quality.
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Online Microaggressions Are Harming Black Women’s Sleep
Surprisingly, vicarious online microaggressions—those aimed at others—had a greater impact on a Black woman’s sleep quality than in-person microaggressions aimed directly at the individual.
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