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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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Embracing the Eclipse: Shedding Light on the Importance of Light for our Sleep and Daily Routines

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.
5-Apr-2024 9:20 AM EDT Add to Favorites

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Baths, books and sex: Survey explores Americans’ regular bedtime routines

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...
8-Jan-2024 10:45 AM EST Add to Favorites

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Over three-fourths of Americans lose sleep due to digital distractions – sleep experts urge a change

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.
4-Dec-2023 11:00 AM EST Add to Favorites

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One in three Americans have used electronic sleep trackers, leading to changed behavior for many

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%).
14-Nov-2023 9:05 AM EST Add to Favorites

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New Coalition for Permanent Standard Time supports healthy choice in clock-change debate

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.
2-Nov-2023 1:15 PM 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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