SLEEPTEMBER A grassroots campaign to raise awareness and crowdsource funds for research related to sleep loss and chronic medical conditions related to sleep loss and how these impact public health and safety. While Sleeptember came into full force in September 2015, it is actually a YEAR-LONG effort to push the message that sleep research matters.
SHC will continue to post #Sleeptember tags here in our weekly news curation in October and beyond and hope you will actively share links with loved ones who can benefit from learning more about their sleep issues. To learn more about SLEEPTEMBER:
- AMERICAN SLEEP APNEA ASSOCIATION || Sleeptember
- SLEEPTEMBER.ORG || Sleeptember on Facebook
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TOP TEN || Sleep news picks this week -- newest to oldest
SPECIAL || Recalls, special announcements, breaking news, events, clinical trials
Student competition seeks to raise awareness of sleep health for teens. Middle schoolers are invited to use their research skills to learn more about how light affects sleep in a new competition co-sponsored by the National Science Teachers Association and the National Sleep Foundation. Teams of four students from grades 6 through 8 are invited to work with an adult coach or teacher to develop a project which researches the impact light has on sleep. Entries could include prototypes of inventions, awareness campaigns or research project proposals. Sponsors will provide educational materials which include two free lesson plans to illustrate light and circadian rhythm as well as offer ways to measure light. Registration is now open and won’t close until January 29, 2016 and is open only to United States or Canada citizens or legal residents. Qualified students will be enrolled in a public, private or home-school program. First prize is $5000, second is $2500 and third is $1000; teachers also receives prizes. Register FREE here
Curator's remarks: I think this is a fantastic idea and hope if you have kids in this age group you will forward this opportunity on to their middle school science teachers to see if they might want to participate.- The National Institutes of Health is sponsoring a clinical trial which will study insomnia at National Jewish Health in Denver. The purpose of this study is to understand better the efficacy of first- and second-stage therapies for insomnia among individuals who have insomnia alone or in combination with other psychiatric disorders. The study will last for 16 months and will require participants to take part in an initial screening, maintain a sleep diary, undergo a sleep study, accept 6 to 12 weeks of treatment (if qualified) and attend 4 follow-up visits with researchers. Subjects should be ages 21 or older with chronic insomnia. Compensation available. More info
- The San Francisco VA Medical Center is looking for subjects for a study trialing a new FDA-approved medication for sleep difficulties caused by PTSD. Subjects should be male or female, ages 21 or older, with symptoms of PTSD that include distressing dreams. Compensation available. More info
1. SEPT 30 || BABY CENTER BLOG
5 ways sleep deprivation can feel like you’re losing your mind
Family
2. SEPT 29 || BT.com
Are you feeling SAD? The signs and symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder
The Science of Sleep
3. SEPT 29 || CBS 46
$20 million awarded in sleep study death
Curator's remarks: This is a court case to watch. The details in the court transcripts do not match what the journalist reported here, so I would not be surprised by an appeal from the sleep lab. It's still a terrible story for everyone involved. Our condolences to the family.
Public Health & Safety
4. SEPT 29 || SLEEP REVIEW
Chronic Drinking Disrupts Liver’s Circadian Clock
The Science of Sleep
5. SEPT 29 || THE WEEK
Donald Trump might have a big problem — sleep deprivation
Curator's remarks: I couldn't resist.
Culture
6. SEPT 28 || CLINICAL ADVISOR
Weight loss is important in improving daytime sleepiness
Curator's remarks: When we go to the doctor and they prescribe weight loss as a treatment for our health condition, it's because we need to lose weight for realz. Please follow your doctor's advice.
Lifestyle & Hygiene
7. SEPT 28 || CNN
It's not just the Duff making Homer Simpson sleepy -- he has narcolepsy
---Related---SEPT 28 || VAN WINKLE'S
Five Things ‘The Simpsons’ Got Right About Narcolepsy
Curator's remarks: It seems strange to give three cheers to a animated television series for their efforts to raise awareness about sleep problems, but sometimes this is the best way to reach a lot of people with the underappreciated message: sleep health matters!
Culture
8. SEPT 27 || US DEPARTMENT OF VETERAN AFFAIRS
Sleep and spirituality among the factors being explored in suicide research
Public Health & Safety
9. SEPT 25 || ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION
Are you easily emotional, distracted? It could be lack of sleep, study says
The Science of Sleep
10. SEPT 25 || THE GUARDIAN
Narcolepsy cases linked to flu vaccine subject to new compensation dispute
Public Health & Safety
WORLD || International sleep news
SEPT 25 || ABC NEWS [AUSTRALIA]
Sleep apnoea cases climb as population ages and obesity figures grow
SEPT 25 || THE GUARDIAN [UK]
The New Quiet: what's the point of classical music made to sleep to? London hosts two premieres designed to encourage music and mind to interact in different states of consciousness
Snapping those caught napping
Curator's remarks: This sort of voyeurism is probably why people won't take naps when they need them. It's probably time we stopped shaming people for sleeping when they can.
SEPT 28 || THE TIMES OF INDIA [INDIA]
Study: 90% [of] young heart patients have sleep issues
Curator's remarks: Does anyone else find this startling????
SEPT 28 || PHILIPPINES STAR [THE PHILIPPINES]
This sleep-deprived nation
SEPT 28 || TARANAKI DAILY NEWS [NEW ZEALAND]
Sunshine helps daylight saving tirednessSEPT 28 || THE TIMES OF INDIA [INDIA]
Study: 90% [of] young heart patients have sleep issues
Curator's remarks: Does anyone else find this startling????
5 Ways To Cope With A Snoring Partner
SEPT 30 || THE INQUIRER.net [JAPAN]
Want a good night’s sleep? Keep a diary
NATIONAL || Sleep news across the U.S.
SEPT 25 || MAINE NEWS [ME]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects about 25 Million Adults in US
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY || Community health: epidemiology, transportation, industry, education
SEPT 25 || OCALA STAR BANNER
Bus drivers' union will file grievance
Sleep Apnea in Truckers Continues to Confuse: Are doctors going overboard in sending drivers for expensive sleep studies?
Curator's remarks: Which is more expensive, sleep studies to keep drowsy drivers off the road, or the cost of lives lost, insurance payouts, hospital bills, property damage, job loss and all the other accoutrements of a motor vehicle accident? Hmm?
SEPT 27 || BENDER & GRITZ
The dangers of drowsy driving: Who is most at risk?SEPT 27 || BENDER & GRITZ
Some truckers frustrated by growing push for sleep apnea testing
Does Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Affect Children’s Pedestrian Safety?
SEPT 30 || THE MIRROR
Care home nurse sleeping on job caught out by her loud snoring
Curator's remarks: Homer Simpson is not the only one with this problem, I see.
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BUSINESS & WORKPLACE || Workplace safety, corporate news, the business of sleep
SEPT 25 || THE AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR THE BLIND
Better Sleep means Better Job Performance and Job Satisfaction: Improving Sleep Disorders in People who are Blind
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THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP || Scientific research and highlights on sleep disorders
SEPT 25 || BIOMED CENTRAL
Astrocytes and the secret of sleep
SEPT 28 || WESLEYAN ARGUS
Headcase: Insomnia
SEPT 30 || HELPINUS
Circadian Rhythm & Sleep Disorders
SEPT 30 || NEUROLOGY ADVISOR
Restless Legs Syndrome Ups Risk of Cerebral Microvascular Disease
SEPT 30 || PSYCHIATRIC TIMES
SEPT 30 || PSYCHIATRIC TIMES
SEPT 30 || PSYCHIATRIC TIMES
Restless Legs Syndrome Ups Risk of Cerebral Microvascular Disease
SEPT 30 || PSYCHIATRIC TIMES
SEPT 30 || PSYCHIATRIC TIMES
SEPT 30 || PSYCHIATRIC TIMES
TECHNOLOGY || Devices and tools for diagnosing and treating sleep health issues
SEPT 25 || SILICON ANGLE
SEPT 29 || GIZMODO
Curator's remarks: I was wondering when we would start getting these reports on the anxiety of using sleep trackers.
SEPT 29 || SHARP BRAINS
Next: Wearable neurotechnologies to improve sleep and circadian rhythm regulation
Next: Wearable neurotechnologies to improve sleep and circadian rhythm regulation
Curator's remarks: These seem quite promising and may eventually help to alleviate a lot of major health problems linked with sleep. Stay tuned!
SEPT 29 || US NEWS & WORLD REPORTImplanted Device May Help Ease Sleep Apnea, Small Study Shows
SEPT 30 || SLEEP REVIEW
SEPT 25 || DAILY JOURNAL ONLINE
New medications help restless legs relax
Drugs
SEPT 28 || BALL STATE DAILY
Study confirms caffeine pushes back sleep cycles
Drugs
SEPT 29 || SLEEP WELL BLOG
Effective Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder Treatment Options
Therapies
SEPT 30 || NEUROSCIENCE NEWS
Music Can Improve Quality of Sleep for People with Insomnia
Alternative Therapies
SEPT 30 || THE SHELBY STAR
Meds making it hard to sleep? Try these tips
Drugs
Curator's remarks: If you are having sleep troubles and you recently changed your medication schedule in any way (changed dosage, removed a medication, added a medication, spent time in the hospital and took medications while there, added or removed supplements), please have your meds reviewed by your doctor and or pharmacist to ensure that medication isn't the culprit behind your sleep problems.
SEPT 30 || WMFY
Consumer Reports Tests New Sleep Drug, 'Belsomra'
Drugs
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CULTURE || Cultural and social expressions and discussions about sleep
SEPT 26 || WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
Reduce effects of jet lag by planning ahead
Travel
SEPT 28 || VAN WINKLE'S
The Work and Sleep Habits of Famous Writers
Literature
Litigious Yankees Fan Won't Get $10M for Napping at Game
Sports
LIFESTYLE & HYGIENE || Helps for patients and clues for sleep self-improvement
SEPT 27 || AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Better sleep can improve athletic performance--Experts say sleep is as important as training hard and eating well
Curator's remarks: It seems obvious, but it needs to be said so that it's obvious to everyone. Including coaches who have fallen into the practice of late night and early morning practices for their athletes, which is all kinds of wrong.
SEPT 27 || LONGEVITY LIVE
How to boost your melatonin production
SEPT 27 || WMBF
Performing good routine sleeping habits
SEPT 28 || HEATH AIM
SEPT 29 || BT.comSEPT 27 || LONGEVITY LIVE
How to boost your melatonin production
Performing good routine sleeping habits
SEPT 28 || HEATH AIM
Should I wake up at the same time every day? The secret to a good night's sleep, revealed
That All-Nighter is not without Neuroconsequences
FAMILY || Sleep health through the lifespan: pediatrics, womens health, family health, eldercare
SEPT 29 || US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
Help! My kid wets the bed!
Pediatrics
Sleep clinics offer hope to parents of children with intellectual disabilities
Pediatrics
SEPT 30 || SLEEP REVIEW
Does Your Child Wake Up in the Night? Difficulty Sleeping Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Mental Health Problems, Experts Say
Pediatrics
Does Your Child Wake Up in the Night? Difficulty Sleeping Could Be an Early Warning Sign of Mental Health Problems, Experts Say
Pediatrics
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MULTIMEDIA || Sleep health education and issues captured in graphics, photos, audio, filmSEPT 25 || HEALTH CENTRAL
Beat These Four Sleep Thieves and Sleep Better Tonight
Slideshow
SEPT 26 || YAHOO! NEWS
Can This Light Bulb Make Your Baby Sleep Better?
Video
SEPT 29 || CONSUMER REPORTS
Latest Sleep Medicine
Video
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FIRST PERSON || Individual accounts of living with sleep disorders
SEPT 29 || DEATH AND TAXES
I went to a startup for naps and slept in an EnergyPod like a robot
Technology
SEPT 30 || POPSUGAR
Will My Kids Ever Let Me Sleep Like a Normal Person Again?
Family
Waiting for a call back
Seniors
Life as Sleeping Beauty | Idiopathic Hypersomnia
The Science of Sleep
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DREAM LIFE || The art and science of dreamingVitamin B Can Make Dreams More Lucid and Colorful: Buh-bye Nightmares?
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