The Magazine for Sleep Professionals
Friday, November 13, 2026
Staying active is known to improve sleep, but the research findings are mixed regarding the best workout. Some studies say light walking or stretching is best, others prefer moderate-intensity workouts like jogging — and some even find that vigorous exercise such as swimming makes sleep worse. Resolving this discrepancy is […]
UCLA Research Brief A new study led by UCLA investigators shows that Verbal Reaction Time (VRT), the amount of time it takes a person to respond verbally, can be a marker of sleepiness in older adults. The study, which measured participants’ voice data through standardized cognitive assessments, show how VRT […]
SleepSpace (Proactive Life, Inc.), an AI-powered sleep technology company founded by NIH-funded sleep scientist Dr. Daniel Gartenberg, PhD, announced it has been awarded a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The award supports development of […]
Older adults with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea seek more health care, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. The study examined the impact of untreated sleep apnea on health care utilization and costs among Medicare beneficiaries. The authors reviewed a sample of Medicare […]
