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DARIEN, IL - An updated position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time. It is the position of the AASM that the United States should eliminate seasonal time changes in favor of [...]
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) launches the "Ask One Question" initiative to help primary care professionals talk to their patients about sleep. The effort is part of the AASM's national public education campaign, "Sleep Is Good Medicine," which is [...]
Are you tired of “falling” and “springing” when it comes to changing your clock – and sleep schedule? You are not alone. According to a recent survey commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 6 in 10 Americans (64%) support eliminating seasonal time [...]
DARIEN, IL – On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3–4, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine will host its third Sleep Medicine Disruptors event to continue exploring the innovations that are poised to change the landscape of sleep health, patient care, and health care delivery. [...]
Economic stress keeps Americans up at night. A recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that 69% of U.S. adults reported losing sleep due to worries over job security, while 75% have lost sleep due to worries about a recession. “Persistent, [...]
DARIEN, IL - While infections and hospitalizations from the COVID-19 virus are expected to rise during the fall and winter respiratory virus season, a new study suggests that sleep duration modulates the relationship between pre-existing medical conditions and long COVID. Compared with individuals who [...]
DARIEN, IL - The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has launched the “Act on Actigraphy” campaign highlighting the importance of actigraphy testing for sleep disorders and urging payers to reimburse health care professionals for this evidence-based medical service, which is an essential tool for [...]
According to a new survey, about half (49%) of Americans have lost sleep due to staying up past their bedtime to use marijuana. This is more common among younger generations, with more than half of millennials (58%) and those in Generation Z (56%) and [...]
Despite there being little evidence that taking melatonin is effective in treating insomnia in healthy children, a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that a shocking number of parents have given the supplement to their school-aged children to help them sleep at [...]
With the new school year right around the corner, prioritizing a consistent sleep schedule for school-aged children is more important than ever. However, a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that children are surrounded by disruptors impacting their ability to [...]