Why you should talk to your doctor about sleep
Sleep supports how we feel, how we think, and how our bodies function. Even so, nearly half of adults (45%) say they have never discussed sleep with a healthcare professional. Women (49%) are even less likely than men (40%) to raise the topic, which means fewer chances to get referrals [...]
Late nights linked to unhealthy eating and less activity in teens
Is your teen staying up past midnight and sleeping in late? That habit might be doing more than making mornings rough. A new study from Penn State College of Medicine found that teens who keep later bedtimes and wake times were more likely to consume more calories, snack more, and [...]
Why your mind won’t shut off at night
You lie down at the end of a long day feeling exhausted. Your body is ready for rest. Instead of drifting off, your thoughts start to speed up. You replay conversations, think about tomorrow, or worry about how little sleep you might get. The harder you try to fall asleep, [...]
Just 11 extra minutes of sleep could cut your heart attack risk
Think you need to overhaul your entire lifestyle to boost your heart health? Think again. A large new study found that adding just 11 minutes of sleep each night, along with slight improvements in diet and exercise, was linked to a 10% lower risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart [...]
Facing sleep apnea together: How Project Sleep’s campaign is shattering stereotypes and raising awareness
Sleep apnea affects millions of people across the United States, yet many still struggle to recognize its symptoms, access timely testing, or feel understood in their diagnosis journey. To help close these gaps, Project Sleep launched Sleep Apnea: Let’s Face It!, a year‑round awareness campaign designed to shatter stereotypes and [...]
What is the STOP-BANG questionnaire?
If you snore loudly, feel tired during the day, or have been told you stop breathing in your sleep, you might wonder if obstructive sleep apnea could be the reason. One simple tool often used to check your risk is called the STOP‑BANG questionnaire. The STOP‑BANG questionnaire is a brief [...]