The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, August 28, 2026
The American Thoracic Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of America have published an official clinical guideline on the diagnosis and treatment of adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in the ATS’s Oct. 1 American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. By definition, CAP is pneumonia acquired outside a hospital setting. […]
Women with asthma appear more likely to have lower levels of “free” (not attached to proteins) testosterone than women who do not have asthma, according to new research published online in the American Thoracic Society’s American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. In “Sex Steroid Hormones and Asthma in a […]
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. […]
By Andrea Ramberg, BA, CCSH, RPSGT Exercise and sleep have both been shown to be vital for optimal health. The two function in a bidirectional way, with exercise leading to better sleep and a lack of sleep leading to sub-optimal performance the next day. It has been proven to decrease […]
By Jacqueline Kloss, PhD In casual conversation, I find myself describing what I do professionally, and it goes something like this: I teach behavioral strategies and research ways to help individuals, especially women, overcome their sleep problems. All too often, I am met with the response of “That is what […]
While obstructive sleep apnea can impact any demographic, men are afflicted with the condition in a majority. Statistically, around 24-31% of males and 9-21% of females experience the condition at some point in their lives. As always, it’s important to consider the individual when assessing or treating anything, as anyone can exhibit “atypical” […]
Certain traits may define a type of obstructive sleep apnea that can be effectively treated with an oral appliance, according to new research published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society. With OSA, there are times during sleep when air cannot flow normally into the lungs. The collapse […]
By Dr. Charles Kravitz ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is linked to a variety of sleep problems. For example, one recent study found that children with ADHD had higher rates of daytime sleepiness than children without ADHD. Another study found that 50% of children with ADHD had signs of sleep-disordered breathing, compared to only 22% […]
Sleep by Headspace Aids Passengers, Pilots, Crew and Staff In Managing Jet Lag and Travel Stress Headspace, one of the world’s leading mindfulness brands, together with their longest airline partner, Virgin Atlantic, announced the launch of Sleep by Headspace offered on-board to the airline’s passengers, pilots, crew and staff as […]
Walgreens announced that it has expanded the Walgreens Find Care™ platform to now include chronic care management, featuring connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In addition, one year since launch, several new health care offerings from existing and new partners have […]
