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1 in 4 Moms Fall Asleep While Breastfeeding, Putting Babies at Risk for SIDS
FRIDAY, Nov. 8, 2024 – A new study finds that a quarter of (no doubt exhausted) breastfeeding moms admit to falling asleep while their baby was feeding, a moment that can raise risks for infant...
Daytime Drowsiness Linked to a 'Pre-Dementia' Syndrome
THURSDAY, Nov. 7, 2024 – Seniors who are drowsy during the day and find it hard to muster enthusiasm for activities could be at higher risk of a brain condition that precedes dementia, a new study...
Drowsy Driving: Not Taken as Seriously as Drunk Driving, But It Can Kill
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 6, 2024 – Folks are more likely to drive drowsy than drive drunk, even though both raise the risk of a fatal crash, a new survey shows. About 4 in 10 adults say they’ll find a...
Election Fears Are Compromising the Sleep Health of Americans
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – About 17 percent of all U.S. adults – a striking 45 million Americans – say the election has negatively impacted their sleep, according to a survey by the National Sleep...
Election Fears Are Keeping Americans Awake at Night, Survey Shows
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 – If anxiety over this year’s presidential election is keeping you up at night, you’re not alone. About 17% of all U.S. adults – a striking 45 million Americans – say the el...
ASA: Risk for Postoperative Delirium Increased With Poor and Worsening Sleep
FRIDAY, Oct. 25, 2024 – Inadequate sleep and worsening sleep trajectory are associated with postoperative delirium among adults undergoing noncardiac surgery under general anesthesia, according to a...
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Older Brain Age in Late Midlife
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 23, 2024 – Poor sleep quality is associated with advanced brain age in midlife, according to a study published online Oct. 23 in Neurology. Clémence Cavailles, Ph.D., from the ...
Bad Sleep in Middle Age Unhealthy for Aging Brains
THURSDAY, Oct. 24, 2024 – If you're in your 40s or 50s and have trouble getting and staying asleep, that's not a good sign for brain health as you age, new research suggests. “Our study, which used b...
One in Seven Children Meet WHO Healthy Behavior Guidelines
TUESDAY, Oct. 8, 2024 – Globally, most 3- and 4-year-old children do not meet the current World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep, according...
PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Could Disrupt Sleep
MONDAY, Oct. 7, 2024 – Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have broken new ground, linking "forever chemicals" in the blood to poor sleep. Their research – published in the...
Most Americans Struggle With Poor Sleep, Daytime Drowsiness: Survey
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – Nearly 8 in 10 Americans go through the day in a fog that interferes with their jobs, their moods and their relationships. Chalk it up to sleepiness: A new survey shows that...
Maternal Short Sleep Duration Linked to Neurodevelopmental Delay in Boys
THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 – Maternal short sleep duration (SSD) during midpregnancy is associated with an increased incidence of neurodevelopmental delay in boys, according to a study published online...
Airports Take Big Toll on Sleep of Those Living Nearby
THURSDAY, Sept. 26, 2024 – As people living near airports probably already know, all that overhead traffic can take a huge hit to their sleep, a new study confirms. Night-time aircraft noise...
Behavior Change Intervention Via Mail Cuts Use of Sleep Medications in Older Adults
FRIDAY, Sept. 20, 2024 – A mailed knowledge mobilization and behavior change intervention can reduce the use of sedatives and improve sleep outcomes in older adults with insomnia, according to a...
Sleep Changes Common for Stroke Survivors
THURSDAY, Sept. 12, 2024 – Less than half of people who've survived a stroke will go on to have a healthy, normal sleep pattern, new research shows. Normal sleep is defined as six to eight hours of...