The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, September 18, 2026
Topline: Patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who experienced sleep impairments, including short sleep duration, snoring, and insomnia symptoms, were more likely to face an increased risk for diabetes distress. In particular, daytime coping difficulties due to sleep problems showed a notably prominent association with diabetes distress. Methodology: Researchers in Norway conducted a cross-sectional […]
Dormotech, a leader in advancing sleep diagnostics through innovative, clinically validated solutions, emphasized the urgent need for early and accessible diagnosis of sleep disorders in children. This critical focus echoes the profound insights shared by globally respected pediatric sleep medicine expert, Dr. Asher Tal. In an in-depth interview with Dormotech, […]
The Sleep To Live Well Foundation issues an urgent warning in its groundbreaking 2025 State of Sleep Wellness Report, titled “THE SILENT EPIDEMIC: How Lack of Sleep Endangers Over Half of All Americans and Threatens Everyone.” The report unveils the Foundation’s initiatives to address this insufficient sleep crisis with Sleep Wellness—a holistic approach to […]
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that excessive daytime sleepiness is associated with higher odds of all-cause mortality in middle-aged women but not in younger or older women. Results show that the adjusted odds of all-cause mortality were 16% higher in women between […]
A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2025 annual meeting found that strong family relationships and high parental engagement are among the aspects of social connectedness that are associated with sufficient sleep duration in pre-teen children. Results show that eating dinner with family and participating in neighborhood activities […]
Today marks a transformative moment in the 35-year history of the American Sleep Apnea Association (ASAA). The organization proudly rebrands as the Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN), a global “KNOWLEDGE HUB” empowering anyone, anywhere to own all 24 hours with practical, science-based tools that improve sleep, circadian health, and overall well-being. […]
In previous editions, we’ve talked a lot about how diagnosis is only the first part of the journey with narcolepsy. It’s true that there are many pieces to managing the disorder that follow, but that diagnosis is something we really want to hone in on in this edition. The information […]
When it comes to pediatric sleep studies, transcutaneous monitoring plays a crucial role in providing optimal care for young patients. At the Nemours Children’s Hospital Pediatric Sleep Center in Orlando, Florida, CO2 monitoring is integrated into therapist-driven protocols to ensure accurate diagnosis and optimal management of sleep-disordered breathing for pediatric […]
I never would have guessed that I had a sleep disorder. Sure, I woke up feeling tired every day and struggled with my daytime energy, but I was convinced that I slept great. I fell asleep as soon as my head hit the pillow and slept 8-10 hours every night. […]
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a complex condition with a variety of contributing anatomical, physiological, inflammatory, and obesity-related risk factors, which can lead to many physiological changes in the body.1 Yet for patients with OSA, there is good reason to be hopeful right now. We are witnessing tremendous advances in […]
