Sleep Disorders News

Binge-watching a TV show and online shopping are common reasons adults stay up past their bedtimes, according to a survey conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Among patients with obstructive sleep apnea, sleeping less than 7 hours was linked to a heightened risk for all-cause mortality, according to results of a cohort study published in JAMA Network Open.

Asking about sleep habits during routine visits can help primary care physicians address cognitive decline among aging patients, according to experts.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued a patent expanding existing protections for ANAVEX2-73, a drug potentially effective in Alzheimer’s disease, according to a press release from the manufacturer.

In a position statement published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has issued an updated recommendation that the United States shift to permanent standard time.

HONOLULU — The symptoms of jet lag can be mitigated through careful exposure to bright light and melatonin, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Sleep deprivation, daytime sleepiness and burnout are common among physicians, according to a systemic review presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Established and evolving treatments are available to help women with insomnia, the prevalence, symptoms and outcomes of with may vary and intensify with age, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

Each year, WHO marks World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10 in an effort to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilize efforts to support mental health.

In a diverse cohort of Hispanic/Latino individuals, longer sleep duration was associated with lower total brain and gray matter volume, according to research published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia.