Sleep Hygiene

Researchers found that women who slept less than 7 hours per night at 24 to 28 weeks’ gestation were more likely to have a child with neurodevelopmental delays compared with those who slept 7 hours or more per night.

NEW YORK — Paying attention to one’s lifestyle is a cornerstone to maintaining and improving both physical and mental health, according to the new president of the American Psychiatric Association.

Children with presymptomatic type 1 diabetes who had COVID-19 experienced higher rates of type 1 diabetes diagnoses than those who did not have COVID-19, according to recently published data.

Adults with a sleep duration that varies by a mean of more than 1 hour each night may have an increased risk for developing diabetes, according to a study published in Diabetes Care.

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.

HONOLULU — Although shift work can lead to fragmented sleep and have circadian consequences, countermeasures can help overcome these negative effects and promote healthy sleep, according to a presentation at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

HONOLULU — Managing sleep adequately is important for health care workers, as a lack of it can lead to burnout, fatigue and potentially dangerous mistakes, according to a speaker at the CHEST Annual Meeting.

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.

Research supports an association between sleep and brain health, and suggests that people who have consistent difficulty initiating and staying asleep may be negatively impacted.