The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Saturday, August 29, 2026
Specific types of gut bacteria may increase or decrease the risk for insomnia, while insomnia itself may in turn alter the abundance of certain gut bacteria, a new study showed. However, outside experts challenged the investigators’ assertion that the link is causal. Investigators identified 14 groups of bacteria associated with increased […]
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 […]
Sleep apnea and insomnia are two of the most prevalent sleep disorders, often coexisting and compounding the burden on patients’ quality of life. For sleep professionals, the challenge lies in unraveling the intertwined pathology of these conditions to provide effective treatment. Given this complex interplay, it is crucial to identify […]
Insomnia is a prevalent, impactful, and costly sleep condition. Prevalence of insomnia symptoms across Europe, Canada, and the United States range from 24.8% to 40%. Disrupted sleep is seen across development and age—from infants to older adults. Medical conditions and life changes affect sleep, such as pregnancy and menopause, and […]
A pioneering study by sleep researchers at Stanford University, in collaboration with SoundHealth Inc., explores how smartphone facial scans powered by artificial intelligence can analyze facial structures linked to sleep disorders. This innovative approach uses smartphone cameras to assess craniofacial and maxillofacial features, shedding light on potential anatomical contributors to […]
Poor sleep health affects a significant portion of the American population, with prevalent sleep-related issues impacting overall quality of life.1 A tiered approach to sleep health services is necessary, ranging from intensive interventions for severe cases to more widely accessible options for milder problems. Sleep coaching programs have emerged as […]
Fibromyalgia is a complex chronic condition associated with pain, myalgias, and arthralgias, as well as a constitution of other debilitating symptoms such as fatigue and cognitive, gastrointestinal, sleep, and mood issues.1 Sleep disturbances are a hallmark feature of the condition and have a significant bidirectional relationship with other symptomatology, especially […]
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 […]
Nox Health announced that it has closed the acquisition of Somryst, the first and only FDA-approved prescription digital therapeutic that delivers effective, first-line treatment for adults with chronic insomnia. The addition of Somryst expands Nox Health’s comprehensive suite of tools and programs that address a critical and growing demand for sleep […]
By Nick Orr Insights and takeaways from the early November conference for Sleep Professionals, put on by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine (SBSM) In early November, I attended the 2022 Behavioral Sleep Medicine’s 4th Annual Scientific Conference and CCSH Advanced […]
