Topic: Sleep in the News

It’s an unfortunate fact that most Americans don’t get enough sleep, and it’s an even more unfortunate fact that teenagers are included in those numbers.  New research indicates that this lack of sleep is having an impact on developing minds. Adolescents require 8-10 hours of sleep, but more than 70 percent of high school students…
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Sleep may not be a direct part of most workplaces, but how much or how little sleep you get can play a huge part in how well you perform while during the workday.  Everyone experiences some loss of productivity from a range of sources, such as competing demands, stress, or interpersonal issues. A new study…
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Restless leg syndrome is a condition that can severely impact its victim’s ability to relax and sleep.  Its causes have been a mystery, and in fact it was only fairly recently that it was recognized as being legitimate.  A new study, however, may be zeroing in on its cause. Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers say new…
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It’s a fact of nature that not everyone goes to bed at the same time. All of our body clocks are set at least a little different, and there’s actually a good evolutionary reason for it.  But, wouldn’t it be cool to know exactly what time your body is set to?  Science may have found…
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In a new study by sleep researchers at the  report for the first time evidence that naps and overnight sleep may work together to benefit memory in early childhood.  Neuroscientist Rebecca Spencer at the University of Massachusetts Amherst let the study, which indicated good naps as well as a good night’s sleep seem to work…
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Parents have known for years that keeping their kids on a regular schedule is best for everyone involved.  A new study indicates that parents should be following their own advice.   The study, conducted at Duke University, suggests that a regular bedtime and wake time are just as important for heart and metabolic health among older…
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One of the biggest causes of sleep disruption is alcohol, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in six U.S. adults binge drinks at least four times a month.  Now, new findings from the University of Missouri School of Medicine explain how a single episode of binge drinking can affect the…
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You may think that going to sleep will keep you from missing social opportunities, but new research says otherwise.  In fact, poor sleep can literally kill your social life. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that sleep-deprived people feel lonelier and less inclined to engage with others, avoiding close contact in much…
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What is your teenager doing when they’re supposed to be sleeping?  The majority of parents say they’re staring at their screens.   According to a new survey, 56-percent of parents of teens who have sleep troubles believe it’s because of electronic devices like smartphones.   Not being able to stay off electronics – including social media and…
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Sleep problems are very common in low income areas but is often under-recognized and untreated.  The reasons are often related to sleep health behaviors, stress, and adverse environmental conditions. But, a pilot study claims that it may have an answer: sleep education and yoga. “We were encouraged to see large improvements in self-reported sleep quality…
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