How to use a sleep diary to improve your sleep
If you are not sleeping well, a sleep diary can help you understand what is going on. It’s a simple but powerful tool for tracking your sleep habits and daily routines that may be affecting your rest. Sleep professionals often recommend keeping a diary before diagnosing or treating a sleep [...]
How Project Sleep is leading the charge for better sleep health
Sleep isn’t just a luxury—it’s a vital pillar of health. Yet, for millions, quality sleep is far from guaranteed. That’s where Project Sleep comes in. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Project Sleep is on a mission to elevate the conversation around sleep health, sleep equity, and sleep disorders. Through innovative programming, [...]
New NYC law to provide free sleep apnea screenings
New Yorkers will soon have access to free sleep apnea screenings under a new bill passed by the City Council in March. The bill, sponsored by Councilman Shaun Abreu, establishes a three-year pilot program to offer free obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screenings and at-home sleep tests, with a focus on [...]
Caffeine energy products and kids: A risk to sleep and health
A recent study highlighted a troubling trend: rising exposures to caffeine energy products among children and teens, leading to increased reports to poison control centers. The findings shed light on the widespread and potentially dangerous nature of these exposures. Study reveals trends in kids' caffeine consumption Researchers analyzed data from [...]
NFL players show why sleep matters for heart health
Heart disease remains a major health challenge for people in the United States. It affects millions each year, accounting for 1 in every 5 deaths — a reminder of why heart health needs to stay a top priority. The American Heart Association and the NFL Alumni Association have teamed up [...]
Sleep experts urge focus on children’s sleep health
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine is calling on parents, educators, health care professionals and policymakers to prioritize children’s sleep. In line with the presidential administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" initiative, the AASM emphasizes that healthy sleep is essential for children’s development, well-being and long-term health. Why sleep matters for [...]