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Recommendations on wearable sleep trackers aim to empower consumers and clinicians, and foster industry partnership
Millions worldwide who turn to wearable devices for sleep insights are set to benefit from recommendations on the use of... Read more -
Gamified sleep-tracking app improves sleep and reduces body mass index in some users
In recent years, mobile applications designed to monitor health-related behaviors have gained popularity, with several incorporating game-like features to boost... Read more -
Tired teens more prone to injury, research suggests
It's common knowledge teens need a good night's sleep to function well. But recent Brock University-led international research has raised... Read more -
Adolescents who sleep longer can perform better at cognitive tasks
Adolescents who sleep for longer—and from an earlier bedtime—than their peers tend to have improved brain function and perform better... Read more -
Insomnia and sleep medication use connected to disability in older adults
Insomnia is a significant health and quality of life concern for older adults, with up to half of all adults... Read more -
Healthy sleep patterns decrease the risk of being hospitalized for infections, study finds
Sleep is an essential biological process known to contribute to both mental and physical health. In addition to supporting memory... Read more -
Research reveals patient attitudes toward devices like smartwatches
Last year, two popular smartwatches—the Samsung Galaxy Watch and Apple Watch—received Food and Drug Administration approval for features that can... Read more -
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help
Navigating bedtime with a teenager is, in many homes, a nightly battle with a constant refrain: Get off your phone!... Read more -
Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep
The topic of a new course at Mansfield Senior High School is one that teenagers across the country are having... Read more -
Sleep apnea research links gut health to new treatment possibilities
A new scientific review from researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine highlights emerging connections between... Read more -
Rise and shine: Natural light lessens morning fatigue, study finds
Sleep is a necessary part of people's daily routine, but modern lifestyles and technology have ushered in an era of... Read more -
Sleep matters: Duration, timing, quality and more may affect cardiovascular disease risk
Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall... Read more -
Beyond jet lag: Study unveils extent of travel-related sleep disruption from 1.5 million nights of data
A collaborative study conducted by researchers at the Center for Sleep and Cognition at the NUS Yong Loo Lin School... Read more -
Social media before bedtime wreaks havoc on our sleep: Screens alone aren't the main culprit
"Avoid screens before bed" is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice. But what if the real problem... Read more -
Excessive screen time tied to sleep disruptions and depression in teen girls
Excessive screen time among adolescents negatively impacts multiple aspects of sleep, which in turn increases the risk of depressive symptoms—particularly... Read more
