Sleep Medicine News

Adults aged 50 years and older, particularly women, who experienced obstructive sleep apnea appeared to be at higher risk for dementia, according to a new study published in SLEEP Advances.

Vitamin K2 reduced the frequency, intensity and duration of nocturnal leg cramps in older adults, findings from randomized study published in JAMA Internal Medicine showed.

Poor sleep patterns in early midlife appeared to be associated with advanced brain age in late midlife, suggesting the importance of early sleep interventions to preserve brain health, according to study results.

Obesity is more than just a number on a scale; it is a complex, chronic disease characterized by an excess of body fat that negatively impacts various aspects of health.

DENVER — Mild to severe sleep disturbances were tied to lower libido, and ejaculatory, orgasmic and erectile dysfunction for men undergoing fertility testing, according to a presentation at the ASRM Scientific Congress & Expo.

In September, Apple received marketing clearance from the FDA for its sleep apnea feature within the Health app on the Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10 and Ultra 2, according to an FDA press release.

Although screen use before bedtime did not affect sleep onset or duration in children, using screens in bed not only impacted sleep quality but was also associated with cyberbullying and psychological distress, research showed.

Research is demonstrating the health benefits of infrared light, including its effect on our circadian rhythm and mood.

Adults with poor sleep quality had improved Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and Epworth Sleepiness Scale scores with 20-week daily almond consumption, according to data presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.