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SPECIAL || Recalls, special announcements, breaking news, events
Free Sleep Apnea Dinner Seminar in Lake Geneva, WI: On Jan 12 at 6p, two physicians offer a free dinner seminar on sleep apnea. Dr. Rajesh Balagani (pulmonology and sleep medicine) and Dr. Kamil Krukowski (family medicine and primary care) will give their presentation at Mercy Walworth Hospital and Medical Center in Lake Geneva, WI. Call 888-39-MERCY to register (registration required). More info
Afternoon Sleep Hygiene Forum in Sequim, WA: On Jan 13 at 230p, Dr. Joshua Jones, medical director of Peninsula Behavioral Health, presents a free forum on “Sleep Hygiene: Work Hard to Rest Easy” at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Sequim, WA. WOW! Working on Wellness is a health education program of Dungeness Valley Health & Wellness Clinic, Sequim’s free clinic. More info
What is your chronotype? Maybe the real question is, what is a chronotype? Hint: It has something to do with early birds and night owls. Affordable Schools offers this great infographic to visually lead you to the answers to these questions. Includes statistics and citations.
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TOP TEN || Sleep news picks this week — newest to oldest
1. JAN 7 || CONSUMER REPORTS
Why Americans can't sleep
Lifestyle & Hygiene
2. JAN 6 || FAST COMPANY
How the sleep industry infiltrated office culture
Business & Workplace
3. JAN 5 || CONSUMER REPORTS
What Is a Sleep Coach, and Do You Need One?
Therapies
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4. JAN 5 || CONSUMERIST
What You Need To Know Before You Take A Sleeping Pill
Drugs
From the curator: It's the curator's position that drugs be the very last resort to treating insomnia. Whatever you do, consult a sleep physician to find the right treatment for you.
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5. JAN 5 || LOS ANGELES TIMES
Single moms are the most sleep-deprived people in America, report says
Women
From the curator: I hesitated to post this because it might as well be a post from Captain Obvious. Still.
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6. JAN 5 || SLEEP REVIEW
Popular Activity Trackers Better at Counting Steps Than Measuring Sleep
Technology
From the curator: Most sleep professionals understand this; most consumers don't.
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7. JAN 4 || AM NEW YORK
Subway crime up 10.8%, NYPD says, with more sleeping victims
Public Health & Safety
From the curator: Another reason why should all try harder to avoid sleep deprivation: vigilance is a survival mechanism.
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8. JAN 4 || SLEEP REVIEW
Editor’s Message: Timing Is Everything
Commentary
From the curator: Very worthwhile, thoughtful post. Our continued pursuit into neuroscience is definitely helping to unlock circadian codes that could explain a lot of health and sleep problems.
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9. JAN 4 || WBRC
Causes and tips for dealing with post-holiday insomnia
Lifestyle & Hygiene
From the curator: January is a good time for resetting everything, including your circadian rhythms.
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10. JAN 4 || YAHOO! HEALTH
John Stamos Reveals It Was Difficult to Quit Ambien — Is This Common?
Drugs
From the curator: Yes, it's common. Ambien (zolpidem) is meant to be used only once in a while or for a very short term, not forever.
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WORLD || International sleep news
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JAN 3 || CATCH [INDIA]
Forget the Valium. Sleep Clinics are the new in-thing to beat insomnia
From the curator: Just a note to point out that in the US, insomnia is typically not a reason to be given an overnight sleep test, unless the physician deems it likely that a sleep-breathing or other disorder exists that could be causing the insomnia. But insomnia by itself is not reason enough to undergo the spendy nocturnal exam.
JAN 3 || WA TODAY [AUSTRALIA]
Dashcam captures moment Perth driver falls asleep at the wheel on New Year's Day
JAN 5 || STRAITS TIMES [SINGAPORE]
Suit on cabby's death: Wife settles for $240k
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NATIONAL || Sleep news across the U.S.
JAN 3 || 9 NEWS [CO]
2 dead, 6 injured after 4-vehicle crash in Denver
JAN 3 || PALM BEACH POST [FL]
Crash into pole shuts down part of Blue Heron
JAN 4 || FOX 13 NEWS [TN]
Security guards videoed sleeping on the job at troubled apartment complex
Deputies: Peru man drives stolen truck into creek
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JAN 5 || GLOUCESTER TIMES [MA]
Police/Fire: Man blames sleeping pill for black-out before crash
From the curator: This can happen to anyone... and does. Do not underestimate the power of an Ambien to completely mess with your ability to stay awake the next day.
JAN 5 || HUTCHINSON NEWS [KS]
Man allegedly asleep at the wheel rams truck hauling scissor lift on K-96
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JAN 6 || CITY PAGES [MN]
We're Number 1: Twin Cities lead nation in falling asleep
From the curator: Congratulations! Lots of great sleep research and awareness campaigns in Minnesota mean lots of people practicing good common sense about their sleep.
JAN 7 || DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL [WY]
Man killed in single-vehicle rollover crash near Laramie
Two children injured when mother falls asleep while driving
JAN 7 || SALINA JOURNAL [KS]
Thirteen bands to raise money for SIDS research at Kingdom Jam 2016
PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY || Community health: epidemiology, transportation, industry, education
JAN 5 || CONSUMER REPORTS
The Dangers of Drowsy Driving
JAN 7 || THE WASHINGTON TIMES
Research institute to study truck drivers' sleep regulations
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BUSINESS & WORKPLACE || Workplace safety, corporate news, the business of sleep, inventions
JAN 4 || BUSINESS 2 COMMUNITY
Get More Sleep in 2016 to Boost Your Online Success
Better sleep, better health for shift workers
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JAN 4 ||M HEALTH INTELLIGENCE
Turning to Telehealth For a Good Night’s Sleep
From the curator: The future of sleep medicine, right here.
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JAN 4 || YORKSHIRE EVENING POSTThese stressful jobs are most likely to cause a dangerous lack of sleep
From the curator: Are you at risk?
JAN 6 || THE GUARDIAN
10 proven ways teachers can improve their sleep
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THE SCIENCE OF SLEEP || Scientific research and basic sleep health resources
JAN 3 || METRO
15 things you only know if you have narcolepsy
JAN 3 || THE MIRROR
Here's why mum and dad could be responsible for your insomnia
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JAN 4 || INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TIMES
Scientists link sleep and wake cycles with severe bipolar disorder; results provide new treatment options
From the curator: This research is going to lead to some great supporting therapies for some very miserable people. Thank goodness.
JAN 4 || NORWICH BULLETIN
Healthy Living: Seasonal Affective Disorder a common condition this time of year
Healthy Living: Seasonal Affective Disorder a common condition this time of year
Do you have restless legs syndrome?
JAN 5 || ATTN:
The Real Reason People Talk in Their Sleep
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TECHNOLOGY || Devices and tools for diagnosing and treating sleep health issues
JAN 5 || ABC 7 CHICAGO
Consumer Reports: Gizmos to help you sleep
Oral Appliance Therapy Awareness and Perceptions Survey
Smartwheel Debuts at CES, Could Save a Few Lives and Will Retail for $199
JAN 6 || DIGITAL JOURNAL
Vigo is an Unprecedented 'Personal Guardian Angel' Aimed to Eliminate Drowsy Driving (press release)
JAN 7 || PR WEB
Innovations to Showcase SleepSafe Drivers®’ Unique Approach to Help Battle Sleep Apnea and Fatigue in the Workplace (press release)
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DRUGS & THERAPIES || Pharmacology, therapeutics, alternative medicine
JAN 5 || CONSUMER REPORTS
Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?
Drugs
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JAN 5 || NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF OILSEED PRODUCTS
Soy isoflavones may aid with sleep, says study
Alternative Therapies
From the curator: I hope they'll do more research into this.
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CULTURE || Cultural, artistic and social expressions and discussions about sleep
JAN 3 || DIGITAL TRENDS
People living in glass houses shouldn't throw stones, but they might sleep better
Architecture
JAN 3 || XPOSÉ
Steve Aoki's sleep success
Entertainment
JAN 4 || DAILY POST
Llandudno photographer wins international competition...despite falling asleep on the job
Arts
JAN 5 || APARTMENT THERAPY
Where the Stars Sleep: 7 Stunning Celebrity Bedrooms
Arts
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JAN 6 || GQ
Man, Do Not Ever Fall Asleep on a Quentin Tarantino Movie Set
Entertainment
From the curator: I saw him on Conan describing his "funny" tactic for depriving his own actors of sleep, and decided I liked him even less. Boo. What a jerk.
JAN 6 || SWIMMING WORLD
3 Benefits of Napping for Swimmers
Sports
Where the Stars Sleep: 7 Stunning Celebrity Bedrooms
Home
JAN 5 || CITY PAGES
This art is what insomnia looks likeArts
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JAN 6 || GQ
Man, Do Not Ever Fall Asleep on a Quentin Tarantino Movie Set
Entertainment
From the curator: I saw him on Conan describing his "funny" tactic for depriving his own actors of sleep, and decided I liked him even less. Boo. What a jerk.
JAN 6 || SWIMMING WORLD
3 Benefits of Napping for Swimmers
Sports
LIFESTYLE & HYGIENE || Helps for patients and clues for sleep self-improvement
JAN 4 || BUSTLE
7 Surprising Things You Do While You're Awake That Affect Your Sleep
JAN 4 || THE HEALTH SITE
Set your body clock for a healthy sleep cycle
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JAN 5 || AROUND THE O
The power of napping: UO student writes about the Nap Map
From the curator: Quentin Tarantino could take a few tips about sleep health and compassion from this college student.
FAMILY || Sleep health through the lifespan: pediatrics, womens health, family health, eldercare
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JAN 5 || BROADLY
It's Harder to Sleep if You're a Woman: Your period and the patriarchy are keeping you up at night
Women
From the curator: It's hardly news to women, but at least there's research behind it.
Bedwetting in Teenagers
Teens
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MULTIMEDIA || Sleep health education and issues captured in graphics, photos, audio, film
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JAN 4 || NPR
Lack Of Deep Sleep May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's
Podcast
From the curator: The odds of developing dementia are ever in the favor of anyone currently middle-aged. Want to prevent and set back the development of Alzheimer's? Prioritize your sleep... NOW.
JAN 6 || MSN.com
Make getting more sleep a resolution and prioritize it with these tips
Video
JAN 6 || NPR
Cholesterol Provides A Clue About Heart Risks From Sleep Apnea
Podcast
JAN 7 || HUFFINGTON POST
33 Photos That Show The Nightmare That Is Bedtime
Image Gallery
FIRST PERSON || Individual accounts of living with sleep disorders
JAN 3 || PRESS TELEGRAM
Counting sheep to fall asleep doesn’t quite help
Commentary
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DREAM LIFE || The art and science of dreaming
JAN 7 || MEDICAL XPRESS
The ability to control dreams may help us unravel the mystery of consciousness
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