Sleep Medicine News

Across the globe, health care professionals are celebrating World Sleep Day, an event created by the World Sleep Society, on March 14.

People who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity may be less likely to develop dementia, stroke, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders compared with those with more sedentary behavior, according to preliminary study results.

An emerging body of research suggests that twice-yearly clock adjustments may have negative impacts on health, leading some experts to advocate for a permanent time.

Genetic predisposition to traits such as depressive affect, neuroticism and insomnia appeared significantly associated with greater risk for treatment-resistant depression, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.

In a cohort of healthy adults in Italy, being able to recall dreams upon waking was influenced by a number of factors, including sleep patterns, age, time of year and attitude toward dreaming, according to research.

Individuals with a moderate to high risk for obstructive sleep apnea, as measured via the STOP-Bang questionnaire, were more likely to experience suicidal ideations, plans and attempts, according to research conducted in South Korea.

Prolonged rapid eye movement sleep latency may be an early indicator of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to research conducted in China and published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.

Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, those treated with sleep surgery vs. CPAP had decreased odds for motor vehicle accident incidence, according to results published in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

An automated machine-learning method that analyzed sleep movements recorded with a conventional 2D camera may improve diagnosis of rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder, according to a study published in Annals of Neurology.