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DARIEN, IL - A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 51% of Americans have never discussed their sleep with a health professional. The AASM advises that talking about sleep concerns can help doctors identify underlying problems and potentially diagnose [...]
DARIEN, IL - A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the latest scientific evidence and recommends significant changes in the standard treatment of RLS [...]
DARIEN, IL - To combat the 3 p.m. slump, many Americans turn to caffeine and siestas to help them stay energized and focused. In fact, new survey data from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half of Americans use caffeine (49%) [...]
DARIEN, IL - The fall season means a few things: cooler weather, pumpkin flavored treats, and the World Series. But with the excitement of the highly anticipated best-of-seven matchup, Americans are sacrificing sleep. A 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals [...]
DARIEN, IL - As the 2024 United States presidential election approaches, a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half of people (46%) have lost sleep due to worries about the election. Election night itself adds another layer of fatigue, [...]
DARIEN, IL — As the country prepares to “fall back” to standard time on Sunday, Nov. 3, the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time is advocating for the abolition of daylight saving time in favor of permanent, year-round standard time, which would improve public health, [...]
DARIEN, IL — A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals the significant impact of daytime sleepiness on the daily lives of Americans, with nearly eight in 10 (82%) respondents reporting that it negatively impacts at least one area of their [...]
For women going through menopause, getting a restful night’s sleep can be challenging. In fact, a 2024 survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 50% of women aged 45-64 report sometimes, often, or always experiencing sleep disruption due to menopause. During [...]
DARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors has appointed Dr. Safwan Badr as the third editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. His five-year term will begin Jan. 1, 2025. The Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine is the [...]
For many parents, ensuring their child gets a good night of sleep is a top priority. For some, that may mean having a strict bedtime or limiting screen time at night, but others have been increasingly turning to melatonin. A survey from the American [...]