Is Fido a bed hog or a cuddle buddy?
Many pets become a member of the family. In fact, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, almost half (46%) of respondents sleep in the same bed with a pet. And while tales of dogs taking up the whole bed and cats sprawling on pillows are [...]
Proposed sleep disorder for trauma survivors, veterans
Military members often see or experience traumatic events in the line of duty. This makes active-duty military personnel and veterans more susceptible to experiencing nightmares and abnormal sleep behaviors. Now, researchers are proposing a unique new sleep disorder -- Trauma Associated Sleep Disorder, or TSD -- to characterize sleep disturbances [...]
What is sleep restriction therapy for insomnia?
Insomnia is the most common sleep complaint, with as many as 35 percent of adults experiencing it at some point in their lives. If you’re having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, you may feel fatigued and sleepy during the day. It may not occur to you to restrict your [...]
Complimentary accredited continuing education dinner symposium
The Hypersomnia Foundation is partnering with Haymarket Medical Education on a free idiopathic hypersomnia CME dinner symposium at SLEEP 2022! Sunday, June 5, 6:30-8:30 pm. See www.mycme.com/Hypersomnia2022 for details and registration. Jointly provided by Haymarket Medical Education and the Hypersomnia Foundation.
Hypersomnia Foundation #BeyondSleepy Conference 2022
The Hypersomnia Foundation conference will be in Charlotte, NC, June 3-5 just prior to SLEEP 2022! See www.hypersomniafoundation.org/conference-2022 for details and registration. Virtual attendance is free for everyone and includes access to session recordings for 3 months, so please inform your patients with IH, narcolepsy and KLS! We also have limited [...]
Nightmares are more than just bad dreams for veterans
Veterans are particularly vulnerable to experiencing nightmares. Usually, nightmares are more common during periods of high stress and after traumatic events. Changes in sleep schedules during deployment, the stress of combat, injuries, and challenges related to post-deployment reintegration into society can all play a role in veterans experiencing nightmares. How [...]