The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, September 18, 2026
Official Release from Project Sleep Project Sleep is thrilled to announce the official launch of the Sleep Helpline™, a new, professionally-staffed national helpline providing timely and trusted resources to help individuals navigate sleep issues and sleep disorders at every step of the journey. “An estimated 50-70 million Americans live with a chronic […]
By Amber Carmen Arroyo, PhD Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy is the first line and is typically considered the gold standard treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).1 Yet, adherence to CPAP has been consistently low since CPAP’s inception, generally ranging from just 30 to 60%.2 Despite exponential growth in […]
Consistently sleeping less than five hours a night might raise the risk of developing depressive symptoms, according to a new genetic study led by UCL researchers. Historically, poor sleep has been seen as a side effect of mental ill health, but this study found that the link between sleep and […]
By Regina Patrick, RPSGT, RST Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disorder in which many small fluid-filled sacs (i.e., cysts) develop on a woman’s ovaries and the ovaries produce high levels of male sex hormones (i.e., androgens). PCOS is also associated with insulin […]
Daytime fatigue, psychological problems, and even traffic incidents are all linked to sleep disorders, prompting specialists to investigate work efficiency declines among up to 20% of young Australians impacted by sleep disorders. The recent research conducted by Flinders University utilized information from the West Australian longitudinal Raine Study Generation 2 […]
Introduction The development of the female brain is uniquely different. The hormonal changes in utero, around early development, during pregnancy, menopause, and beyond can introduce specific challenges to a woman’s sleep and may result in sleep disorders. Current studies show that conditions in utero may impact the development of the […]
ProSomnus, Inc. released the results of a survey conducted in partnership with Prodege, a cutting-edge consumer marketing and insights platform, on the major obstacles to identifying and treating snoring and OSA, including a lack of awareness of where to seek medical advice. Key findings of the survey of 1,000 people […]
A high percentage of veterans in the United States struggle with sleep disorders and their numbers are only growing – but it can be tricky for all those who need sleep care to get it – particularly those who live in rural areas. To address the surging demand for sleep […]
SleepOvation Baby, an FDA-registered manufacturer of medical devices announced that its crib mattress has been listed by the FDA for sale. With this listing, parents can shop with confidence knowing that SleepOvation Baby’s crib mattress is safe and effective for babies. “SleepOvation Baby is thrilled to obtain this FDA listing […]
The national “More than a Snore” campaign is launching to raise awareness of obstructive sleep apnea, a chronic disease that involves the repeated collapse of the upper airway during sleep. The campaign is a collaborative project funded through a grant awarded to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine by the […]
