The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Today, on World Lung Day (WLD), the American Thoracic Society is united with members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) and WLD partner organizations to advocate for respiratory health globally and call on policymakers to ensure that everyone has access to the services they need to improve their lung health. […]
The National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) annual Sleep in America® poll shows that disciplined sleepers can afford the occasional shift of at least one-hour in their sleep schedules without paying the price the following day. These individuals also scored an average of 6 to 11 points higher on the Foundation’s Sleep […]
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in partnership with the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), announced a new Community Asthma Prevention Program Plus (CAPP+) Home Repairs Program, developed to address the impact of unhealthy housing on pediatric asthma outcomes in West Philadelphia neighborhoods. CAPP+ is the pilot initiative of Healthier Together, […]
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and former NFL offensive lineman Aaron Taylor have partnered to launch two new public service announcements (PSAs) urging television viewers to “Defend Your Sleep” by talking to a doctor about obstructive sleep apnea – a potentially life-threatening disease involving episodes of complete or partial airway obstruction during […]
Wake Up Narcolepsy, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting Narcolepsy awareness and research has launched a newly redesigned website at http://www.wakeupnarcolepsy.org. You’ll find narcolepsy resources, information, and opportunities to connect as well as updates on their latest events. Sign up for their Los Angeles Narcolepsy Day and our upcoming Online Support […]
Innovations in Narcolepsy Awareness Join Project Sleep in Boston for Innovations in Narcolepsy Awareness, a unique one-day event and interactive workshop to empower advocates and advance novel approaches to educating the public about narcolepsy. The meeting will take place on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m […]
NARCOLEPSY EDUCATION DAY PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF INFORMATION ON NARCOLEPSY AND CONNECTION WITH OTHERS WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED BY NARCOLEPSY When? 9am-3pm SEPTEMBER 22, 2018 Where? AT THE DOUBLETREE HILTON HOTEL TARRYTOWN, NY FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER CONTACT TAMMY SMITH AT tsmith@wakeupnarcolepsy.org WAKE UP NARCOLEPSY IS […]
It has been said that lung diseases are among the world’s most common medical conditions. Obstructive, restrictive, and sleep apnea have numerous causes. All of them affect the ability to breathe, increasing the work of breathing while impairing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. All of our patients have […]
The American Sleep Apnea Association has just announced that their CPAP Assistance Program is now able to offer a Year Supply Program (YSP). The package will include (4) masks, (4) filters and (2) tubes. This program is offered while supplies last and brands of masks, filters, and tubes are not […]
Philips celebrates World Sleep Day early with the release of its annual global sleep survey results, overnight concert experience • Survey finds that 77 percent of global adults have actively taken steps to improve their sleep, with listening to soothing music revealed as one of the most prominent […]
