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AASM exhibits at the USA Science and Engineering Festival

Aug 29 2018...

In April the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) took part as an exhibitor at the USA Science and Engineering Festival in Washington, DC. The festival is the largest conference of its kind promoting and celebrating science and technology in the United States. It hosted more than 350,000 attendees including students, educators, and the public. READ MORE>>

“Make Time 2 Sleep” with online bedtime calculator

Aug 14 2017...

You can almost hear the groans of tired schoolchildren as summer changes to fall and a new school year begins. Early school start times mean no more sleeping in, and this can be a tough transition for many children and their families. READ MORE>>

The Tracy Morgan crash could have been avoided with sufficient sleep

Aug 12 2015...

It’s been over a year since a Walmart semi truck crashed into the limo van transporting Tracy Morgan and other comedians on the New Jersey Turnpike. The impact from the 110,000 plus pound truck left Morgan with serious brain trauma, several broken ribs and a broken femur, injured three other passengers and killed Morgan’s comedy writer, James McNair. READ MORE>>

Awake at the Wheel: Drowsy driving infographic

Jan 23 2015...

Every year drowsy driving injures and kills thousands of people on U.S. roads. The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project urges you to refuse to drive when sleep-deprived. Make it a daily priority to get 7 to 9 hours of nightly sleep and learn to detect the signs of drowsiness. Be sure to pull off the road to a safe location if you begin to feel sleepy while driving. Stay safe on the road by staying Awake at the Wheel!

Teens with earlier school start times have higher crash rates

Nov 28 2014...

A new study suggests that teen drivers who start class earlier in the morning are involved in more car accidents than peers with a later school start time.

The study analyzed data from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. It compared teen crash rates in two nearby counties during two school years. One county had a high school start time of 7:20 a.m. Classes in the other county began at 8:45 a.m. READ MORE>>

Type 2 diabetics have high risk for sleep apnea

Nov 17 2014...

The National Healthy Sleep Awareness Project advises everyone with Type 2 diabetes to be aware of their high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). November is National Diabetes Month.

Research shows that sleep apnea afflicts 7 in 10 people with Type 2 diabetes. OSA is a chronic disease that involves repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep. READ MORE>>

Insomnia increases risk of death from accidental injuries

Nov 06 2014...

New research links insomnia to a higher risk of deadly accidents such as falls and car crashes.

The study involved more than 54,000 men and women. They completed a health survey that included questions about their sleep. The study tracked them for an average of about 13 years. READ MORE>>

Drowsy driving kills thousands each year on U.S. roads

Nov 03 2014...

A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that drowsy driving may cause 6,400 fatal crashes on U.S. roads each year. The public release of the report coincides with Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 2 – 9, 2014.

Results show that 21 percent of deadly crashes involved a drowsy driver. The results suggest that drowsy driving is involved in 328,000 crashes each year. About 109,000 of these crashes result in injuries. READ MORE>>

Prevent drowsy driving to save teen lives

Oct 24 2014...

Drowsy driving accidents can occur at any age. But data show that the risk of drowsy driving is highest among drivers who are between 16 and 24 years old. The risk of a drowsy driving crash also is 60 percent higher among males than females.

Promoting safe driving is especially important for the health of teens. The CDC reports that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death to teens. Do your part to help teens stay safe on the road by staying “Awake at the Wheel.” READ MORE>>