Sleep

BOSTON — Black and Native American adults had elevated prevalences of obstructive sleep apnea vs. non-Hispanic white adults, and Asian adults had a low prevalence, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

In a cohort of community-dwelling older adults, poor sleep quality was indicative of incident motoric cognitive risk syndrome as well as increased physical and mental disability, according to research published in Neurology.

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.

As a result of living with obstructive sleep apnea, many patients report fatigue, lost work productivity and limits on daily activities, according to survey findings provided by Apnimed.

More than 54% of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases report daily use of over-the-counter supplements, with “considerable” intake alongside pain relievers, according to data published in Rheumatology Advances in Practice.

ORLANDO — Nutrition and sleep were identified as the most influential barriers to breastfeeding for Black women, according to a poster presented at the Lifestyle Medicine Conference.

Individuals with narcolepsy were significantly more likely to have sleep, mood and pain disorders compared with matched controls, indicating where treatment may best target common comorbidities, according to new research from Sleep Advances.

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.

Exposure to higher levels of some types of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, may lead to shorter sleep duration and sleep disruptions for certain young adults, according to findings published in Environmental Advances.