Topic: Sleep in the News

Scientists in England are dismissing a host of problems that some people have claimed is due to wind turbines being used to generate electricity, but they are conceding that the sound from the turbines is causing sleep issues among some people. According to a story in today’s Telegraph, researchers looking into the matter say there’s…
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We all know that teenagers don’t normally get the proper amount of sleep.  But, a new study by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals just how shockingly few get their recommended nine hours of slumber.  A story published at ScienceNews reports that out of the 12,000 high schoolers surveyed, only 900…
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We all know that teenagers don’t normally get the proper amount of sleep.  But, a new study by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals just how shockingly few get their recommended nine hours of slumber.  A story published at ScienceNews reports that out of the 12,000 high schoolers surveyed, only 900…
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Who sleeps more – you or your spouse?  According to a new study from England, women need an average of 20 minutes more sleep than men, and there’s a reason for it.  The study, reported in the UK’s Daily Mail, said it’s because women need more time to rest their brains.  Don’t laugh… “One of…
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Scientists have said for years that sleeping and dreaming play a role in categorizing memories.  Sleep Review published an article this week about a study at the University of Chicago that seems to prove that point, at least among starlings… “We really wanted to behaviorally show that these types of sleep-dependent memory benefits are occurring…
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There are a lot of sleep-related stories in the news this week.  Here’s a rundown of several of them: United Press International (UPI) reports on a new study shows that obstructive sleep apnea may worsen diabetes… The study, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, also confirmed the sleep disorder is…
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USA Today newspaper published a great article today on why sleeping poorly all week and then trying to catch up on the weekends can actually be dangerous… Some studies show that almost 30% of Americans get less than six hours of sleep at night. The research indicates that the body’s daily circadian rhythm hides the…
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College students don’t get enough sleep, but Facebook apparently isn’t the reason.  According to a study by the University of New Hampshire, students who spend more than an hour on social networking sites like Facebook, Twitter, and the like, are just as likely to get a poor night’s sleep as those who don’t.  The story…
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Vanderbilt University is looking into whether better sleep routines could help children with autism. Their hypothesis is that educating parents on how to set up a good bedtime routine will lead to a more well rested child, which will lead to better behavior during the day, which may lead to more empowered parents who are…
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A new study shows teens who don’t get enough sleep are more likely to suffer from depression and even suicidal thoughts.  The CBS Early Show discussed the story this morning.  You can watch the video below. Read the article from CBS here. For more tips on adolescent sleep, read the article on Teens and Sleep…
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