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Socioeconomic Status Key Factor in CPAP Adherence in Older Adults

Lower socioeconomic status is an independent risk factor for nonadherence to CPAP therapy, according to a large study.

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Lull Yourself to a Good Night’s Rest With Audible’s Sleep Collection

Audible’s Sleep Collection has bedtime stories and meditations narrated by celebrities like Nick Jonas and Diddy, Yahoo News reports.

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Marijuana Can Stop Restless Legs Syndrome

A small group of people reported that marijuana relieved their restless legs syndrome, reports The Fresh Toast. To be fair, there were a meager six subjects in the study. However, 5 of the 6 reported that smoking marijuana...

How Should You Clean Your Mattress?

Jul 31, 2020 | Curated, Sleep Health

The publication House Beautiful describes why people should consider cleaning their mattresses.

Wealth Brings Better Sleep, Study Finds

Jul 31, 2020 | Curated, Demographics

Compared to those living near or below the poverty level, the rich sleep more, according to a study by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sleep: A Missing Ingredient in Balancing Work and Life

Jul 31, 2020 | Curated, Mental Health

Not getting enough sleep can lead to many negative outcomes that in turn can make it hard to juggle work and life effectively, reports Psychology Today.

Sleep Apnea in Middle Age Doubles Risk For Alzheimer’s

Jul 31, 2020 | Brain, Curated

Middle-aged people who have sleep apnea or who get 9 or more hours of sleep at night have more than double the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) within about 6 years, new research suggests.

Judge Rejects ‘Sexsomnia’ Defense and Convicts Vancouver Man of Sexual Assault

Jul 29, 2020 | Curated, Non-REM Parasomnias

The judge said she didn’t find the defendants evidence to be credible, reports The Vancouver Sun. Three experts testified.

3 Ways to Improve Sleep During COVID-19

Jul 29, 2020 | Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Curated

Duke experts offer simple steps that help set the stage for better sleep.

Proper Lands $9.5m in Funding to Launch ‘Holistic’ Sleeping Pills

Jul 29, 2020 | Curated, Over-the-Counter Treatments

Proper says its sleep coaching is provided by vetted, board-certified health and wellness coaches under the guidance of a clinical psychologist and behavioral sleep medicine specialist, reports New York Business Journal.

What to Know About Sleeping Pills

Jul 29, 2020 | Curated, Pharmaceuticals

Health discusses sleep aids, how they work, and how to take them safely.

Post-COVID Group Reports Sleep Disturbances, Among Other Symptoms

Jul 29, 2020 | Curated, Immunity

A 3,000-member Facebook “post-COVID syndrome group” reports a slew of sleep disturbances after after the initial flare-up of coronavirus has passed, reports the UK’s Birmingham Mail.

What Should You Do If You Can’t Get More Sleep?

Jul 29, 2020 | Career, Curated

From obvious remedies like caffeine to strategizing which tasks to engage in while sleep deprived, Christopher Barnes, PhD, writes about how to handle workdays on not-enough sleep for Harvard Business Review.

Is the Gut to Blame for Sleep Problems and Early Death?

Jul 27, 2020 | Curated, Sleep & the Body

The link between sleep deprivation and early death may run through your gut, Psychology Today reports.

How Much Is Bad Sleep Hurting Your Career?

Jul 27, 2020 | Curated, Sleep Health

Harvard Business Review takes a look at how sleep deprivation can be a strong inhibitor of workplace performance.

A New Way to Control Dream Experimentation

Jul 27, 2020 | Curated, Emerging Technology

MIT device not only helps record dream reports, but also guides dreams toward particular themes.

Asthma Linked to Poor Sleep in Urban Children

Jul 27, 2020 | Curated, Demographics

A new study shows that children with asthma who live in urban areas may be at a greater risk for poor sleep.

What to Know About Sleeping Pills

Jul 25, 2020 | Curated, Insomnia

There are quite a few options for specific kinds of sleeping pills and some sleeping pills serve different purposes, Janet Hilbert, MD, assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine tells Health.

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