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Healthy sleep is a necessity for physical, mental and emotional well-being. This new research emphasizes that we can make an investment in our health by prioritizing sleep.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine President Dr. M. Safwan Badr
The FDA safety announcement is a reminder that all medications may cause some side effects, and sleeping pills are no exception.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
It is critical that patients who take sleeping pills receive ongoing treatment supervision from a physician, who should always try to employ the lowest effective dose and taper the medi­cation when conditions allow.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Never take a sleeping pill without first getting approval from your doctor.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Drowsy driving is a serious risk to personal health and public safety, and snoring is an important warning sign that should not be ignored.
Sam Fleishman, MD
Loud and frequent snoring is a common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea, a sleep illness that often causes excessive daytime sleepiness.
Sam Fleishman, MD
Anyone with an ongoing sleep problem should seek help from a board certified sleep medicine physician and the team of medical professionals at an AASM accredited sleep disorders center.
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Far too many people accept sleep deprivation and sleepiness as a way of life. They see treatment of sleep illnesses as optional, like elective surgery.
Sam Fleishman, MD
If you’re having sleep problems, you don’t need to live this way. And ultimately, some patients can’t live this way.
Sam Fleishman, MD
Anyone who is having trouble sleeping, or whose bed partner’s breathing is interrupted during sleep, should not wait to talk to a physician.
Sam Fleishman, MD
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Study suggests sleep apnea may contribute to fatigue in multiple sclerosis

Obstructive sleep apnea is highly prevalent in patients with MSDARIEN, IL – A new study provides evidence that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is highly prevalent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), and it suggests that OSA may be a contributor to the fatigue that is one of the most common and debilitating symptoms of MS. Results show that one-fifth of MS patients surveyed in a large tertiary MS practice carried a diagnosis of  OSA, and more than half were found to have an elevated risk for OSA based on a validated screening tool.  Further analysis showed that OSA risk was a

AASM Partners with CDC to Address Chronic Sleep Loss Epidemic

Insufficient Sleep Identified as Impacting Nearly Every Public Health IndicatorDARIEN, IL – The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on a new project to increase awareness of sleep illness and the importance of sufficient sleep. The long-term goal of the National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project is to promote widespread and measureable public behavior changes leading to improved sleep health. The AASM and CDC both recognize that untreated sleep illness and chronic sleep loss have a cumulative impact on nearly every

CPAP therapy provides beauty sleep for people with sleep apnea

Post-treatment images are rated as more alert, more youthful and more attractiveDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) are perceived to appear more alert, more youthful and more attractive after at least two months of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy. “This study showed that independent human raters – both medical personnel and members of the community – can perceive improved alertness, attractiveness, and youthfulness in the appearance of sleepy patients with obstructive sleep apnea, after they have been compliant with use of

Study reveals the face of sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation has noticeable effects on facial appearance that may have social consequencesDARIEN, IL – A new study finds that sleep deprivation affects facial features such as the eyes, mouth and skin, and these features function as cues of sleep loss to other people. Results show that the faces of sleep-deprived individuals were perceived as having more hanging eyelids, redder eyes, more swollen eyes and darker circles under the eyes. Sleep deprivation also was associated with paler skin, more wrinkles or fine lines, and more droopy corners of the mouth. People also looked sadder

Studies link fatigue and sleep to MLB performance and career longevity

Two studies show that fatigue and sleep have predictive value for sports performanceDARIEN, IL– Two new studies show that fatigue may impair strike-zone judgment during the 162 game Major League Baseball season, and a MLB player’s sleepiness can predict his longevity in the league. One study found that MLB players’ strike-zone judgment was worse in September than in April in 24 of 30 teams.  When averaged across all teams, strike-zone judgment was significantly worse in September compared with April.  The statistical model demonstrated strong predictive value through the season. “

Adult sleepwalking is serious condition that impacts health-related quality of life

Left untreated it may induce violent behaviors, self-injury or injury to bed partners, sleep disruption, excessive daytime sleepiness, fatigue and psychological distressDARIEN, IL – A new study found that adult sleepwalking is a potentially serious condition that may induce violent behaviors and affect health-related quality of life. “We found a higher frequency of daytime sleepiness, fatigue, insomnia, depressive and anxiety symptoms and altered quality of life in patients with sleepwalking compared to the control group,” said Yves Dauvilliers, MD, PhD, the study’s principal

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