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Newswise: Rethinking the Use of Melatonin as a Sleep Aid for Kids
Released: 16-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Rethinking the Use of Melatonin as a Sleep Aid for Kids
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that nearly half (45%) of parents have given melatonin to a child under the age of 18 to help him or her sleep.

Newswise: Restless legs lead to restless nights: More than one in 10 Americans report having an RLS diagnosis
Released: 9-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Restless legs lead to restless nights: More than one in 10 Americans report having an RLS diagnosis
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

Ahead of Restless Legs Syndrome Awareness Day, a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine finds that 13% of Americans report that they have been diagnosed with restless legs syndrome.

Newswise: Sleep Helps Students Excel Beyond the Classroom
Released: 4-Sep-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Sleep Helps Students Excel Beyond the Classroom
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

While back-to-school season signals the end of summer, it also ushers in the endless possibilities of a new academic year. For students at every grade level, prioritizing sleep is essential to succeed physically, emotionally, athletically and academically.

   
Newswise: Bed Rotting Tops TikTok Trends: Americans Embrace Viral Sleep Habits
Released: 21-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT
Bed Rotting Tops TikTok Trends: Americans Embrace Viral Sleep Habits
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that over one-third of Americans have experimented with one or more of this year’s viral sleep trends, with Gen Z leading the charge.

Newswise: Survey Shows Olympic Excitement Leads to Tired Americans
Released: 30-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Survey Shows Olympic Excitement Leads to Tired Americans
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that nearly one-fourth of Americans say they are extremely or somewhat tired during the Olympics.

Newswise: Americans opting for ‘sleep divorce’ to accommodate a bed partner
Released: 15-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Americans opting for ‘sleep divorce’ to accommodate a bed partner
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that 29% of Americans have slept in a different bed or space from their partner to get a better night’s rest.

Newswise: Survey shows 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia
Released: 17-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT
Survey shows 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine will hold 11th annual Insomnia Awareness Night on June 20 to bring awareness to those who suffer from chronic insomnia and its treatments.

Newswise: New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
Released: 14-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT
New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions to the field of sleep medicine.

Newswise: Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines
Released: 5-Apr-2024 9:20 AM EDT
Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

In light of the solar eclipse, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reminds Americans of the important role light plays in our day-to-day lives and in regulating our sleep/wake cycle.

Newswise: Baths, books and sex: Survey explores Americans’ regular bedtime routines
Released: 8-Jan-2024 10:45 AM EST
Baths, books and sex: Survey explores Americans’ regular bedtime routines
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

How does America sleep? An American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey found that noise and lights disrupt the sleep of more than one-third of Americans, more than half of people sleep with a fan, and a quarter consider sex a part of their regular bedtime routine.

Newswise: Over three-fourths of Americans lose sleep due to digital distractions – sleep experts urge a change
Released: 4-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST
Over three-fourths of Americans lose sleep due to digital distractions – sleep experts urge a change
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 91% of Americans have lost sleep to binge-watch TV, and 75% have lost sleep due to online shopping.

Newswise: One in three Americans have used electronic sleep trackers, leading to changed behavior for many
Released: 14-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST
One in three Americans have used electronic sleep trackers, leading to changed behavior for many
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

More than one-third (35%) of Americans have used an electronic sleep-tracking device, and of that group the majority of them said that they found the sleep tracker helpful (77%) and have changed behavior because of what they learned (68%).

Newswise: New Coalition for Permanent Standard Time supports healthy choice in clock-change debate
Released: 2-Nov-2023 1:15 PM EDT
New Coalition for Permanent Standard Time supports healthy choice in clock-change debate
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has formed a new Coalition for Permanent Standard Time to advocate for the introduction and adoption of federal legislation making standard time permanent across the U.S.

Newswise: “Fall back” for the last time? 6 in 10 Americans support the elimination of seasonal time changes
Released: 16-Oct-2023 1:40 PM EDT
“Fall back” for the last time? 6 in 10 Americans support the elimination of seasonal time changes
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

Soon, most of the U.S. will gain an hour as we “fall back” to standard time. But in a recent survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 6 in 10 (64%) Americans support eliminating seasonal time changes.

Newswise: Potential Recession and Job Security Worries Are Keeping Americans Up at Night, Survey Shows
Released: 9-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Potential Recession and Job Security Worries Are Keeping Americans Up at Night, Survey Shows
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

Nearly 7 in 10 U.S. adults report they have lost sleep due to worries about a recession or job security, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

   
Released: 26-Sep-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Marijuana use leads to lost sleep for half of Americans
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine shows that almost half (49%) of Americans have lost sleep due to staying up past their bedtime to use marijuana, and a quarter of people occasionally or regularly use marijuana to help them fall asleep or stay asleep.

Newswise: Is melatonin safe for children? What you need to know to help your child achieve healthy sleep this school year
Released: 5-Sep-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Is melatonin safe for children? What you need to know to help your child achieve healthy sleep this school year
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

A new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine found that almost half (46%) of parents have given melatonin to a child under the age of 13 and almost one-third (30%) of parents have given melatonin to a teen over the age of 13 to help him or her fall asleep.

Newswise: Video games and social media: Factors disrupting healthy student sleep
Released: 14-Aug-2023 10:15 AM EDT
Video games and social media: Factors disrupting healthy student sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

New survey data from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that parents blame video games (50%) and social media (44%) for negatively affecting the sleeping schedules of school-aged children and teens.

Newswise: Help the student in your life hit reset on their bedtime routine this fall
Released: 7-Aug-2023 12:35 PM EDT
Help the student in your life hit reset on their bedtime routine this fall
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

The vast majority (81%) of parents with children under 18 say their children keep a consistent bedtime.

Newswise: Viral TikTok trends are not the answer for better sleep
Released: 24-Jul-2023 12:45 PM EDT
Viral TikTok trends are not the answer for better sleep
American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

New survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine reveals that 40% of Americans admit to trying viral trends involving sleep, with younger generations more likely to try potentially dangerous advice.



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