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Long-running website Salon threw itself into the sleep arena with a 1,500-word missive that starts by comparing a CPAP mask to Darth Vader’s visage. Salon is largely known as a “news and culture” site that focuses on politics with science, food, and entertainment thrown into the mix. The coverage mirrors what can only be described as a sleep medicine renaissance, with various … [Read more...] about Salon Tackles Sleep Medicine

  Good Housekeeping Editors, consulted with experts in sleep medicine to answer some common questions about REM sleep. In his article, Zee Krstic takes a close look at the functions and benefits of this important part of sleep health. What is REM Sleep? REM, or rapid eye movement sleep, is the sleep stage during which people dream most vividly. Sleep research has long … [Read more...] about REM Sleep and How Much You Really Need

  Healthcare providers in all disciplines are becoming increasingly attuned to their roles in helping patients maximize their sleep health. In a recent article Glidewell introduced a new way for dentists to incorporate sleep medicine into their practices. Dental sleep medicine is a new area for many dentists. Some don’t pursue it because of the training and education … [Read more...] about New Dental Sleep Medicine Education App from Glidewell

As California goes, so does the nation! Middle school and high school students in California will soon see the implementation of a law to help them get enough sleep. Signed in 2019, the law requires that middle schools start no earlier than 8 a.m. High school students will start their school day no earlier than 8:30 a.m. School districts were given several years to make … [Read more...] about Major Sleep Legislation: California Schools Preparing for 2022 Start Time Law SB-328

The pandemic has people across the world experiencing the effects of prolonged stress and uncertainty. One of those effects is trouble sleeping and inadequate sleep duration.  In one study conducted by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 56% of participants reported disturbances to their sleep since the onset of the COVID-19. Insomnia and other sleep disorders have always … [Read more...] about 10 Calming Celebrity Sleep Narrations