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Rethinking the Use of Melatonin as a Sleep Aid for Kids

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.
16-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Restless legs lead to restless nights: More than one in 10 Americans report having an RLS diagnosis

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.
9-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Sleep Helps Students Excel Beyond the Classroom

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...
4-Sep-2024 9:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Bed Rotting Tops TikTok Trends: Americans Embrace Viral Sleep Habits

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.
21-Aug-2024 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Survey Shows Olympic Excitement Leads to Tired Americans

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.
30-Jul-2024 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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Americans opting for ‘sleep divorce’ to accommodate a bed partner

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.
15-Jul-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Survey shows 12% of Americans have been diagnosed with chronic insomnia

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.
17-Jun-2024 9:30 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine

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...
14-May-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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Ditching the daylight saving time change for better sleep, health and safety

If the month of March has you dreading the night when we “spring forward” to daylight saving time, you’re not alone. More than half of Americans say they’re tired after the time change, and 63% of Americans say that they support the...
8-Mar-2021 7:00 AM EST

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Resolve to achieve healthy sleep in 2021

According to a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 85% of U.S. adults do not get the recommended seven hours or more of sleep every night. With the new year comes the opportunity for Americans to reset habits to include making...
21-Dec-2020 9:35 AM EST

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Established in 1975, the AASM advances sleep care and enhances sleep health to improve lives. The AASM has a combined membership of 11,000 accredited sleep centers and individuals, including physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who care for patients with sleep disorders. As the leader in the sleep field, the AASM sets standards and promotes excellence in sleep medicine health care, education and research (aasm.org). 

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