Sleep Medicine
From the Journals
CPAP has only small effect on metabolic syndrome
From the Journals
Lights on during sleep can play havoc with metabolism
If a light is needed for safety reasons, keep it as dim as possible and avoid exposure to blue or green light, but instead try red-amber colors....
Conference Coverage
Resistance exercise may be best workout for a good night’s sleep
A head-to-head comparison with other types of exercise suggests resistance exercise may be particularly effective for sleep quality, efficiency,...
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Addiction expert says CBD may help people cut cannabis use
“CBD can be viewed as an alternative for people whose cannabis use is problematic,” said Dr. Dan Velea.
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Sleep apnea may increase joint pain, fatigue in older women
“Women complaining about their joint pains could be good candidates for a sleep-lab study to investigate if they have OSAS or not, especially when...
Commentary
Daylight Savings: How an imposed time change alters your brain, and what you can do
Generally, without preparation, it takes about 1 day per time zone crossed to naturally adjust your circadian rhythms.
News
Multiple sleep problems may boost heart disease risk by more than 140%
“I often see sleep as the tip of the iceberg - and if something is wrong with sleep, it is rarely in isolation.”
From the Journals
Restless legs syndrome surged early during pandemic
Increased symptom severity in patients with restless legs syndrome was associated with sleep disturbance, depression, and anxiety.
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OTC melatonin supplement use rises fivefold over 20 years
The study was designed to evaluate the breadth of use of melatonin, rather than its effectiveness as a sleep aid.
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Newly approved drug improves sleep onset in insomnia
The drug also was associated with improved daytime function.
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OTC cannabidiol products tied to improved pain, sleep, anxiety
“There are some data to suggest that there is an expectancy effect when we talk about the therapeutic benefit of cannabinoid products,” said Dr....