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A new study found that blue wavelength light exposure led to subsequent increases in brain activity in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) and the ventrolateral prefrontal cortex (VLPFC) when participants were engaging in a cognitive task after cessation of light exposure.
A new study sheds light on the prevalence of insomnia symptoms among female veterans.
A new study found that fatigue associated with shift work influences how officers interact day-to-day during encounters with the public, which can either build or erode trust in the police.
A new study found that spouses of military service members experience significant sleep problems, which can impact their health and psychosocial functioning.
A new study suggests that among healthy adults with a habitual sleep duration of at least 6.5 hours, late sleep timing was associated with higher fast food consumption and lower vegetable intake, particularly among men, as well as lower physical activity.
Colorado governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed that the state of Colorado will recognize Healthy Sleep Awareness Week from June 12-18. During that week, more than 5,000 sleep medicine physicians, sleep researchers and allied health professionals from around the world will gather in Denver for SLEEP 2016, the 30th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS).
Today the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) announced the recipients of the 2016 AASM awards, which will be presented on Monday, June 13, during the plenary session of the SLEEP 2016 Anniversary Meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS) in Denver.
A new study found that military service members who reported insomnia symptoms or short sleep durations were less resilient than members who reported healthy sleep hygiene. Several physical and mental variables were evaluated as indices of resilience. These variables were, self-rated general health, lost workdays, deployment, completion of service term, and health care utilization.
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is pleased to announce the election of President-elect Dr. Ilene M. Rosen and two new directors-at-large who will serve on the board of directors: Dr. Eric J. Olson and Dr. James A. Rowley. Their terms will begin June 13, 2016.
Sleep clinicians and scientists from around the world will discuss current practices in sleep medicine and the latest findings in sleep and circadian research at SLEEP 2016, the 30th anniversary meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies LLC (APSS), which will be held June 11-15 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.