Sleep
Sleep disorders among cancer survivors: A ‘massive issue’ with long-term implications
Sleep disorders are among the biggest issues patients with cancer and survivors face, yet research on interventions to address these disorders remains sparse, according to speakers at National Comprehensive Cancer Network Annual Conference.
More than 40% of patients with long COVID report mild to severe sleep disturbances
More than 40% of patients with long COVID reported having mild to severe sleep disturbances, with Black individuals and those hospitalized for COVID-19 at greater risk for worsened sleep, a recent study found.
Healthy sleep patterns reduce risks for asthma
Patients with poor sleep patterns and higher genetic susceptibility have an additive higher risk for asthma, with lower risks among patients with healthy sleep patterns, according to a study published in BMJ Open Respiratory Research.
Sleep impairments linked to increased risk for acute stroke
Symptoms of sleep disturbance, including long or short duration, impaired quality and difficulty getting to or maintaining sleep, were significantly associated with increased odds of stroke, according to research presented in Neurology.
Physical activity may offset short sleep duration increase in CVD mortality
Physical activity may offset the increased CVD mortality that is associated with unusual sleep duration, according to a study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.
Less sleep associated with more risk for poorly controlled asthma, exacerbations
Patients with asthma who slept less than 6 hours a night experienced poorer asthma control and greater risk for moderate to severe exacerbations, according to a study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice.
Melatonin may reduce self-harm in youth, but sleep experts urge caution amid rise in use
A recent study found that melatonin may reduce the risk for self-harm in youth, but experts recommend conducting comprehensive sleep assessments before initiation.
US News & World Report ranks best, worst cities for sleep
A recent study by U.S. News & World Report’s 360 Reviews has named Austin, Texas, the best city in the United States for sleep, while Philadelphia was ranked the worst.
Sleep quality may affect adherence to exercise, diet goals in those trying to lose weight
Improved domains of sleep quality may improve patients’ ability to adhere to components of a behavioral weight-loss intervention, including exercise and diet goals, a speaker reported.
Higher-fat diet may offset risks of Ramadan fasting during pregnancy
Dietary choices during Ramadan may moderate the associations between intermittent fasting during pregnancy and newborn health, according to study results published in PLOS ONE.