Sleep
July 1, 2020
Infant sleep problems can signal mental disorders in adolescents – study
Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study has found.
June 24, 2020
Study links increased exercise with lower sleep apnea risk
A study published online as an accepted paper in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine found that increased physical activity is associated with a lower risk of obstructive sleep apnea
May 19, 2020
Replacing time spent sitting with sleep or light activity may improve your mood
Moving more and sitting less was a challenge for many of us, even before states started issuing stay-at-home orders. Despite disruptions to our daily work and exercise routines, there are some subtle changes we can make at home to help improve our mental health
May 7, 2020
NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children
A small study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that sleep problems among children who have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may further raise the likelihood of an ASD diagnosis
April 9, 2020
Cannabis proven to help insomniacs sleep
The results of a world-first study at The University of Western Australia have shown that medicinal cannabis can be used as a novel treatment for adults suffering from chronic insomnia
March 27, 2020
Digital treatment for insomnia receives FDA clearance
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the first prescription-based digital therapeutic for the treatment of chronic insomnia in adults
February 19, 2020
FDA clears disposable home sleep apnea test
An Israeli-based company has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a new home sleep apnea test