The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Patients diagnosed with a temporomandibular disorder (TMD) are at increased risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) compared to people without the disorder, according to a study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (JOMS), the peer-reviewed official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS). TMD […]
“Sleep-maxxing” is framed as a commitment to wellness, however clinical evidence suggests this hyper-fixation often functions as a catalyst for sleep impairment. The 2026 American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine review emphasizes that sleep is a process best supported by circadian rhythm alignment and low physiological arousal. When individuals impose rigid […]
A short workout or a nap can help protect memory after a sleepless night, a McGill University-led study has found. Researchers found people who either completed 20 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise or took a 90-minute nap performed about 22 per cent better on memory tests after 30 hours without sleep […]
An analysis of biological clocks throughout the human body suggests that too few hours of sleep—and too many—may speed aging in the brain, heart, lung, and immune system and is associated with a wide range of diseases. “Previous studies have found that sleep is largely linked to aging and the […]
With more than 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s dementia — a number projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050 — new Emory University research suggests that higher vitamin D supplement intake may be associated with better cognitive function in adults with an elevated risk of dementia. In a […]
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) announced the first confirmed speakers for its 2026 NSF Drowsy Driving Forum, bringing together an unprecedented group of national leaders to address one of the nation’s most persistent – and preventable – public health and roadway safety challenges. The Forum’s Leadership Panel will feature: Jonathan […]
Nightmares are among the most agonizing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) – a condition that can develop after exposure to severe traumatic experiences, such as disasters, serious accidents, acts of violence, or wartime experiences. Individuals affected relive the events intensely at night, as if they were real, time and […]
In sleep medicine, a profound communication barrier persists: the patient’s lived experience is often lost in translation. While clinicians use precise terms like polysomnogram, patients hear a “sleep study” — or worse, they dismiss lifelong, devastating exhaustion as simply “normal.” In a world where words like tired, fatigued, and sleepy […]
For many Americans, a good night’s sleep is easier said than done. According to a survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the pressures of daily life impact how well adults sleep. Topping the list, nearly half of adults (45%) say that family responsibilities have a major or moderate […]
In a sleep management breakthrough, a University of Texas at Austin-led team of researchers has developed a noninvasive patch that boosts REM sleep in real-world trials without surgery or medication. The technology, called NEUSLeeP, is a soft, wearable device that uses gentle ultrasound waves and electrodes to stimulate deep brain […]
