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How technology is helping – and hurting – your sleep

Feb 18 2021...

Bedrooms are getting smarter than ever before with the introduction of technology that promises a better night’s sleep. READ MORE>>
Late bedtimes linked with childhood obesity

Feb 05 2021...

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the daily routines of many children. When disrupted schedules lead to increasingly later bedtimes, it can affect their sleep and even their weight. READ MORE>>
Healthy sleep and immune response to COVID-19 vaccination

Jan 25 2021...

Healthy sleep is essential to a strong immune system. As COVID-19 vaccines are distributed, it’s important that people continue to get sufficient sleep for the best immune response. READ MORE>>
2021 “Sleep is Essential” high school video contest now open

Jan 14 2021...

High school students are invited to enter the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2021 “Sleep is Essential” Video Contest. Submissions are being accepted now until February 16, 2021. READ MORE>>
Vote for good sleep on election night

Nov 02 2020...

What’s keeping you up at night? The global pandemic? The time change? Anxiously awaiting the results of the 2020 presidential election? Maybe all of the above. READ MORE>>
Time to end seasonal time changes

Oct 29 2020...

As most of the U.S. prepares to return to standard time by setting clocks back one hour on Nov. 1, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling for an end to seasonal time changes in favor of year-round standard time. READ MORE>>
Four tips for better sleep during the pandemic

Oct 14 2020...

Is COVID-19 keeping you up at night? You’re not alone. According to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, a third of Americans are sleeping worse than they did before the pandemic. READ MORE>>
Resolution 1103 supports the designation of National Student Sleep Health Week

Sep 19 2020...

On Sept. 11, 2020, Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California introduced House Resolution 1103 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the resolution designates the third week of September as National Student Sleep Health Week. READ MORE>>
Healthy sleep is vital to children’s well-being

Sep 15 2020...

It can be tough to make sure children get a good night’s sleep, but sufficient sleep can improve learning, health and mood. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthy sleep is especially important for children and teens. READ MORE>>
Student Sleep Health Week: Setting students up for success

Sep 04 2020...

Healthy sleep helps children and teens learn in the classroom and excel in sports and extracurricular activities. To highlight the importance of healthy sleep for students, the AASM is holding the first-ever Student Sleep Health Week, slated for September 14-20, 2020. READ MORE>>

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