The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Staying active is known to improve sleep, but the research findings are mixed regarding the best workout. Some studies say light walking or stretching is best, others prefer moderate-intensity workouts like jogging — and some even find that vigorous exercise such as swimming makes sleep worse. Resolving this discrepancy is […]
For sleep technologists, earning the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential is a major professional milestone—one that represents competence, credibility, and a commitment to high standards of patient care. Ever wonder what it takes to create an exam worthy of that credential? How does an organization design a test that captures […]
Sleep.ai announced findings from a peer-reviewed study led by Washington State University, in collaboration with the University of Washington, exploring sleep patterns in people with chronic insomnia. It is the longest known objective, real-world characterization of objective sleep in chronic insomnia. Published in JMIR Formative Research, the study tracked 112 adults […]
Nihon Kohden announced it is expanding the reach of NomadAir® with Connect — its established at-home sleep apnea diagnostic system — into dental sleep medicine. The company will feature the solution at the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM) Annual Meeting, taking place May 1–3 in Chicago (Booth 408). The expansion […]
Nexalin Technology, Inc. announced the online publication of a peer-reviewed study in Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics reporting significant clinical improvement and measurable brain-network modulation in patients with chronic insomnia treated with the Company’s high-power 15 mA, 77.5 Hz stimulation approach. The paper was published online on April 20, 2026. The study, titled: “Modulating […]
ResMed announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Noctrix Health, a medical technology company focused on treating restless legs syndrome (RLS). The acquisition marks a strategic expansion of ResMed’s portfolio into adjacent neurological sleep disorders, reinforcing its mission to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. […]
The rise in GLP-1 medications for weight loss is undeniable. The amount of money Americans spent on GLP-1 medications skyrocketed more than 500% from 2018 to 2023, according to a 2025 study published in JAMA.1 A recent national health tracking poll of 1,350 U.S. adults reported that one in eight […]
Great Lakes Dental Technologies announced an exclusive lab partnership with TAP Sleep Care (Airway Management) to launch the groundbreaking Nylon flexTAP®, the world’s first FDA-cleared, single-point midline digitally printed nylon oral appliance for the treatment of snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This strategic collaboration brings together […]
Narcolepsy Network, a national non-profit organization for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), is pleased to announce the appointment of Liz Burgess as its new Executive Director. Liz has dedicated her career to mission-driven leadership, serving for more than 20 years as an Executive Director of a diverse range of nonprofit […]
Sleep medicine is inherently interdisciplinary and increasingly global. While diagnostic techniques, health care systems, and professional pathways may differ across countries, the core objective remains the same: improving health and quality of life through the identification and treatment of sleep disorders. Registered polysomnographic technologists (RPSGTs) practicing internationally play a vital […]
