1974年，尼克森總統推出了一項大膽的策略，以應對美國的石油危機。其思路是：既然夏令時（DST）能在夏季節省能源，那麼若將其延長至冬季，便能節省更多能源。於是，一項為期兩年的「永久夏令時」實驗就此展開——但很快便以失敗告終。為什麼呢？車禍 […]
Tag: SLEEP AND CIRCADIAN HEALTH
莫納什大學與布里格姆婦女醫院攜手推動睡眠與晝夜節律醫學的創新
Monash University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) today announce the renewal of their landmark research partnership at a ceremony in Boston, Massachusetts. Australia’s largest university and one of Boston’s largest hospitals are advancing innovation in sleep and circadian medicine through a world-leading research initiative that will include investigating the […]
Night Shifts Aren’t Just Tiring, They Can Be Deadly
Working the night shift, frequently flying across time zones or keeping an irregular sleep schedule does more than just leave us exhausted; it can fuel the risk of aggressive breast cancer. Exactly how and why this happens has remained a mystery, until now. A new study from the Texas A&M […]
Parental Engagement Associated with Better Sleep in Pre-teen Children
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 […]
American Sleep Apnea Association Rebrands as Wellness, Sleep & Circadian Network (WSCN)
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. […]
