Duke Sleep Disorders Center

07/28/2024

Fitbit data links sleep and disease risk - A new study was based on nearly 6.5 million nights of sleep from over 6,700 Fitbit users participating in the All of Us Research Program collected over an average of 4.5 years. The research looks at links between sleep and human disease.

In a cohort of 6,785 participants from the All of Us Research Program whose sleep was monitored by a Fitbit over a median of 4.5 years, sleep duration, stages and irregularity were associated with the incidence of obesity and a number of cardiovascular and psychological disorders.

07/01/2024

In this self-study learning activity on the social platform X, the American Heart Association explains how studies show short sleep duration or poor sleep quality are associated with high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and atherosclerosis:

04/21/2024

For the first time in Gallup polling since 2001, a majority of U.S. adults, 57%, say they would feel better if they got more sleep, while 42% say they get as much sleep as they need, and 20% report they usually sleep 5 hours or less at night.
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A record-high 57% of Americans say they would feel better if they could get more sleep; Americans average a historically low 6.5 hours per night. Stress levels have been rising, especially among young women.

04/07/2024

The AASM reports that the upcoming solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, is a reminder of the importance of sunlight and darkness in regulating sleep and an example of how our natural rhythms – including our sleep schedule – can be disrupted.

As we eagerly anticipate the upcoming solar eclipse, the AASM reminds Americans of the important role light plays in our day-to-day lives.

03/17/2024

Researchers in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development have identified from a national sample four distinct patterns for how most people sleep: good sleepers, weekend catch-up sleepers, insomnia sleepers, and nappers. Read the article to learn more.

A new study by researchers in Penn State’s College of Health and Human Development identified four distinct sleep types to help understand a person’s sleep habits and the impact of those habits on long-term health, including the risk of chronic conditions.

02/03/2024

A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association discusses the evidence linking sleep disorders and poor brain health ranging from stroke to dementia, and it outlines opportunities for prevention and early treatment.

Accumulating evidence supports a link between sleep disorders, disturbed sleep, and adverse brain health, ranging from stroke to subclinical cerebrovascular disease to cognitive outcomes, including t

01/30/2024

Millions of nights of sleep data gathered nationwide from users of the Sleep Cycle app were analyzed in December 2023 to categorize the levels of nighttime coughing by state using the app’s new sound analysis feature, Cough Radar.

We our feature Cough Radar to work and it gave us some fascinating insights on nightly coughing trends across the U.S. in December 2023.

01/29/2024

The “All of Us” Research Program is inviting one million people across the U.S. to help build one of the most diverse health databases in history. We encourage you to join to help ensure sleep disorders are represented in the data!

Learn more about participation in the All of Us Research Program.

01/22/2024

The FDA has identified the ResMed recall of CPAP masks with magnets as a Class I recall, the most serious type, due to possible magnetic interference with certain medical implants and devices. There have been six reported injuries.

ResMed Ltd. recalls AirFit & AirTouch masks due to possible magnetic interference with certain medical devices. ResMed is updating the labels for safer use.

01/22/2024

A survey commissioned by the AASM found that 39% of Americans take a bath or shower as part of their bedtime routine, while only 34% go to bed at the same time each night. Twenty percent reported they smoke a cigarette or v**e before bed.

According to a survey from AASM, more than one-third of Americans experience disrupted sleep due to outside noise, indoor lights and outdoor lights.