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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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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

Studies show how critical sleep is to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Three new studies show just how critical it is for adults to seek treatment for a sleep illness and aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.DARIEN, IL – Three new studies show just how critical it is for adults to seek treatment for a sleep illness and aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each night in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. One study of 2,240 adults is the first to examine the link between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and mortality in Asians. Results show that all-cause mortality risk was 2.5 times higher and

Late bedtimes and less sleep may lead to weight gain in healthy adults

Chronic sleep restriction among adults with late bedtimes may be associated with weight gain due to the consumption of extra calories during late-night hoursDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that healthy adults with late bedtimes and chronic sleep restriction may be more susceptible to weight gain due to the increased consumption of calories during late-night hours. In the largest, most diverse healthy sample studied to date under controlled laboratory conditions, results show that sleep-restricted subjects who spent only four hours in bed from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m. for five consecutive

Study links diet with daytime sleepiness and alertness in healthy adults

Eating more fat may increase daytime sleepiness in healthy, non-obese adults, while eating more carbohydrates may increase alertnessDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that your level of sleepiness or alertness during the day may be related to the type of food that you eat. Results show that higher fat consumption was associated with increased objective daytime sleepiness, while higher carbohydrate intake was associated with increased alertness.  There was no relationship between protein consumption and sleepiness or alertness. These findings were independent of the subjects’ gender, age,

Study shows that bedtime regularity predicts CPAP compliance

Addressing sleep hygiene, specifically regularity of sleep schedule, prior to CPAP initiation may be an opportunity to improve adherenceDARIEN, IL – A new study suggests that regularity of bedtime prior to initiation of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is an important factor that may influence treatment compliance in adults with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Results show that bedtime variability was a significant predictor of CPAP adherence, which was defined as four or more hours of treatment use per night. The odds of one-month CPAP non-adherence were 3.7 times

Research notes:  5 surprising facts about exercise and sleep

Exercise can be an important contributor to your sleep health, but in some surprising ways.DARIEN, IL – Exercise can be an important contributor to your sleep health.  Overall, people tend to sleep better when their lifestyle includes some physical activity.  However, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reports that recent research has revealed some surprising aspects about the relationship between exercise and sleep: 1. A little exercise can do a lot Even small amounts of routine physical activity may improve your sleep and overall well-being.  A survey of more than 155,000

A little bit of exercise can go a long way to improve sleep and wellness

While exercise can’t fix all sleep problems, even a small amount of physical activity may improve sleep quality and daytime alertness.DARIEN, IL – While exercise can be an important contributor to your sleep health, a growing body of research suggests that you don’t need a high intensity, grueling workout to sleep better. Even small amounts of routine physical activity may improve your sleep and overall well-being. This is good news for the many Americans who are failing to exercise regularly. According to the CDC, about 25 percent of U.S. adults report no leisure-time physical activity.

Top three reasons to make better sleep a priority in the New Year

DARIEN, IL – One New Year’s resolution that everyone should keep this year is to make better sleep a priority in the year ahead. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, most adults need about seven to eight hours of sleep each night to feel alert and well rested during the day. Sleeping less than seven hours per night also increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and depression. Dr. Timothy I. Morgenthaler, of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center and a spokesperson for the AASM, shares his top three reasons to make better sleep a

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