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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 links sleep to mood disturbance and poor quality of life in obese

Results emphasize the need to screen for sleep problems among people with severe obesityDARIEN, IL – A new study shows that poor sleep quality is strongly associated with mood disturbance and lower quality of life among people with extreme obesity. Results show that 74.8 percent of participants were poor sleepers, and their mean self-reported sleep duration was only six hours and 20 minutes. Fifty-two percent of study subjects were anxious, and 43 percent were depressed. After controlling for age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, and obstructive sleep apnea, sleep quality and daytime

Sleeping Too Little – or Too Much – Associated with Heart Disease, Diabetes, Obesity

Chronic Disease Sufferers Must Seek Sleep EvaluationDARIEN, IL – A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) links too little sleep (six hours or less) and too much sleep (10 or more hours) with chronic diseases – including coronary heart disease, diabetes, anxiety and obesity – in adults age 45 and older. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) encourages patients suffering from these common chronic conditions to speak with a sleep medicine physician who can evaluate their sleep patterns. “It’s critical that adults aim for seven to nine hours of sleep each

Young Football Players Getting Bigger, Developing Higher Risk of Sleep Apnea

Former Green Bay Packer Aaron Taylor and the AASM Warn About Sleep Apnea Danger among High School and College Football PlayersDARIEN, IL – As high school and college football teams continue practicing for he fall season, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is advising parents, coaches and school administrators that young football players are at increasingly higher risk of sleep apnea. Those with the greatest risk, especially offensive and defensive lineman who are heavier and have larger necks, should be evaluated by a board-certified sleep medicine physician. Adolescent male

Sleep duration associated with higher colorectal cancer risk

Longer sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer among individuals who are overweight or snore regularlyDARIEN, IL – A new study is the first to report a significant positive association between long sleep duration and the development of colorectal cancer, especially among individuals who are overweight or snore regularly. The results raise the possibility that obstructive sleep apnea may contribute to cancer risk. “Our current study adds to the very limited literature regarding the relationship between sleep duration and/or sleep quality and

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