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The “Mind After Midnight” hypothesis suggests that late-night wakefulness affects the brain, leading to changes that can make you more likely to view the world negatively, engage in harmful behaviors, and make impulsive decisions.
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Ahead of the fall time change, AASM is advocating for the adoption of permanent standard time. Why?
#StandardTime
is better for our overall health and safety. 🧵
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How you help a child go to
#sleep
may affect their behavior, a new study finds. Passive sleep methods (singing, cuddling) were linked to higher sociability scores in kids, while active sleep methods (playing, car rides) were linked to fussier behavior.
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In a study of nearly 28,000 high school
#students
, scientists found that each hour of lost sleep was associated with a 38% increase in the risk of feeling
#sad
or hopeless, and a 58% increase in suicide attempts.
#sleephealth
#mentalhealth
#depression
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Melatonin is the second-most popular “natural” product that parents give to their children, next to multivitamins. Read the AASM’s new health advisory regarding
#melatonin
use in children and teens.
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Only one week until sleep fellowship
#MatchDay
. Let's celebrate the future of
#sleep
medicine with a
#sweepstakes
! Tweet with
#ChooseSleep
to chat with future fellows, sleep doctors and supporters... and for your chance to
#win
!
#Sweeps
#FellowMatch
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The AASM applauds the Senate for passing a bill to establish a national, fixed, year-round time in the U.S. However, making
#DaylightSavingTime
permanent overlooks potential health risks that can be avoided by establishing permanent standard time instead.
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An updated AASM position statement supports the replacement of
#DaylightSavingTime
with permanent standard time. “Permanent standard time helps synchronize the body clock with the rising and setting of the sun,” said Dr. James Rowley, AASM president.
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The AASM released a new position statement calling for the elimination of
#DaylightSavingTime
. Permanent standard time more closely aligns with the rhythms of the body’s internal clock.
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“An extensive review of studies showed that duration and regularity of sleep hold important benefits for both long-term health and daily performance in our lives.”
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Most of the U.S. will “spring forward” to begin daylight saving time on Sunday, March 12. The AASM recommends that seasonal time changes should be abolished in favor of permanent standard time. Why? 🧵
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In two highly detailed experiments published Thursday, a team of scientists in Europe showed the brain essentially preps for
#sleep
each day, reshuffling tons of genetic material into the synapses where, once sleep arrives, they can get right down to work.
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Why should you make
#sleep
a priority? One benefit is often overlooked: sleep makes you happier! Sleep has been found to have a positive effect on mood and overall sense of well-being. Getting sufficient, quality sleep can even improve relationships with others.
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Atul Malhotra, MD, FAASM received the William C. Dement Academic Achievement Award for exceptional initiative and progress in the areas of
#sleep
education and academic research.
@AtulMalhotra13
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A11: It’s time to stop changing our clocks, but making daylight saving time permanent is the wrong choice. The science is clear: Restoring permanent, year-round standard time is the best option for our health and well-being.
#EverydaySleepChat
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides this important safety information for patients: Philips has announced a voluntary recall of certain PAP devices, including some CPAP machines for sleep apnea. Learn how the recall may affect you
@aasm_sleeped
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Quality sleep fuels better mental health. Studies show that sufficient sleep boosts cognitive function, memory, and concentration while reducing stress and anxiety. Prioritize your
#sleep
routine and give your mind the rest it deserves.
#MentalHealthMonth
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Brain waves produced in deep sleep may trigger the brain’s cleaning system, removing toxins related to
#Alzheimers
. During
#sleep
, cerebrospinal fluid flows into the brain to carry away waste. The study suggests quality sleep may reduce Alzheimer's risk.
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Just announced: SLEEP 2020 is going virtual this August! Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Associated Professional Sleep Societies (APSS) is postponing
#SLEEP2020
until Aug. 27-30, when it will be held as a virtual meeting. Get the details:
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The AASM and other organizations representing health, safety and education recommended eliminating seasonal time changes and adopting permanent standard time for improved public health and safety in a 2020 AASM position statement.
#DaylightSavingTime
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An apple a day doesn’t keep our
#sleep
doctors away. Especially when we’re giving out $50 GIFT CARDS. Tweet your thoughts on the
#MatchDay
process: use
#ChooseSleep
and automatically be entered to
#win
!
#Sweepstakes
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New research shows how the depth of
#sleep
can impact our
#brain
's ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins.
#Alzheimers
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Many people think they can repay sleep debt incurred during the week by catching extra z’s on the weekend. But, unfortunately, it’s not that easy to mitigate the metabolic dysregulation associated with recurrent insufficient sleep, suggests a recent study.
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Join the many
#sleep
professionals around the world who are sharing their thoughts about Virtual
#SLEEP2020
on social media. Thank you for your participation!
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After a 10-year search, UC San Francisco scientists who identified the only human gene known to promote "natural short sleep"—lifelong, nightly
#sleep
that lasts just four to six hours yet leaves individuals feeling fully rested—have discovered a second.
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The AASM supports the elimination of
#DaylightSavingTime
. A change to permanent
#StandardTime
is best aligned with human circadian biology and has the potential to produce beneficial effects for public health and safety. Learn more:
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The AASM recommends that the school day should begin at 8:30 AM or later for middle school and high school students. Scroll to the bottom of this page to download a template letter and urge your local policymakers to adopt later
#SchoolStartTimes
.
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The AASM opposes the Sunshine Protection Act, which would establish permanent
#DaylightSavingTime
in the U.S. in November 2023. The AASM supports permanent standard time, which evidence has shown is the better option for the health of American citizens.
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The AASM continues to oppose the Sunshine Protection Act, which Sen. Marco Rubio has reintroduced in the Senate to establish permanent
#DaylightSavingTime
. The AASM is advocating for Congress to introduce legislation restoring permanent standard time.
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Putting a face to the idea of “beauty sleep”: an experiment in sleep deprivation uses a series of photos to show how appearance is affected by a lack of
#sleep
.
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A new study suggests that limiting your daily eating window to 10 hours can lead to
#weightloss
and it may also lead to better
#sleep
quality. Though the study had just 19 participants, it suggests that weight loss may be connected to the sleep-wake cycle.
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A poor night of sleep can affect your mood and emotions. You’re more likely to feel depressed, anxious, or frustrated when you don’t get enough sleep.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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The AASM Board of Directors is meeting with legislative offices on Capitol Hill to discuss our support for making
#StandardTime
permanent, extending telehealth flexibilities, and avoiding Medicare physician payment cuts.
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“While it does seem nice to have that extra daylight at the end of the day, sleep experts are adamant that the human body’s circadian rhythm does best in standard time.” Read
@drninashapiro
’s article in
@Forbes
:
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Symptoms of narcolepsy usually begin between the ages of 15 to 25, but it is possible start experiencing symptoms at a much younger or older age. Learn about the symptoms of
#narcolepsy
:
#WorldNarcolepsyDay
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Allan Rechtschaffen, Ph.D., a pioneer in the field of sleep research, passed away on Nov. 29, 2021. In recognition of his long career and many, many contributions, view this
@ResearchSleep
interview with Dr. Rechtschaffen.
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A workgroup representing AASM,
@atscommunity
,
@accpchest
, and
@ResearchSleep
has published in
@JCSMJournal
a special article that critically examines the AHRQ final report and systematic review on long-term health outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea.
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A big thank you to top
#SLEEP2023
social media ambassadors
@sleepscientist
,
@NancyFoldvaryDO
,
@cathygo_sleep
,
@michaelgrandner
,
@sleepdoc5
,
@aleclastra
,
@BrandonPetersMD
,
@NeomiShah
,
@malvikamd
, and
@esingermd
for igniting the conversation during this year’s event!
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Don’t miss Dr. Phyllis Zee’s (
@PhyllisZee
) keynote address on bridging circadian and sleep science to enhance healthspan tomorrow. The
#SLEEP2023
plenary kicks off at 8:15 AM in Sagamore Ballroom.
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November is approaching, and with it the end of
#DaylightSavingTime
. If the AASM had its way, this would be the last time change in the U.S., and the switch to standard time would be permanent. Read more:
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Glad to see that with better
#sleep
,
@TheRealSmith22
is seeing better results. Feeling refreshed on Sunday after remembering to wear his
#sleepapnea
mask, he came away with three hits in the Mets' 10-8 win over the Cardinals, including a long home run.
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Your daily routines – what you eat and drink, the medications you take, how you schedule your days and how you choose to spend your evenings – can significantly impact your quality of sleep.
#WorldSleepDay
@_WorldSleep
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Congratulations to Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM (
@drsleepykarin
), and Jay Pea (
@mr_jay_pea
), recipients of the Mark O. Hatfield Public Policy or Advocacy Award for developing public policy that positively affects the healthy sleep of all Americans.
#SLEEP2023
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We regret to share news of the passing of Rosalind Cartwright, Ph.D. Dr. Cartwright was a pioneer in the fields of clinical sleep medicine and psychological sleep science, nicknamed the “grandmother of sleep medicine” and the “queen of dreams.”
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Along with nutrition and exercise,
#sleep
is one of the three pillars of a healthy lifestyle. Healthy sleep is vital for your physical and mental health.
#WorldHealthDay
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A new
@ColumbiaMed
study found that after just six weeks of shortened
#sleep
, the cells that line our blood vessels are flooded by damaging oxidants. The result: inflamed and dysfunctional cells, an early step in the development of cardiovascular disease.
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The AASM position is that a change to permanent standard time is best aligned with human circadian biology and has the potential to produce beneficial effects for public health and safety.
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The AASM is proud to recognize and congratulate several leaders in
#SleepMedicine
as recipients of the 2023 AASM awards: Timothy Morgenthaler, MD; Mary Carskadon, PhD; Ronald Chervin, MD, MS; Karin Johnson, MD; and Jay Pea.
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Even busy CEOs like Elon Musk should prioritize
#sleep
for optimal health and performance
#MakeTime2Sleep
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Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining a balanced
#ImmuneSystem
to protect your body from illness. Proteins that target infections are produced and released during
#sleep
. Studies have even shown that sleep improves the effects of
#vaccines
.
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Watching the clock while trying to fall asleep exacerbates
#insomnia
and the use of sleep aids, according to research led by
@sleepscientist
. The research indicates a simple behavioral intervention could provide help for those with insomnia.
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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine just came out with a support on permanent standard time, and there are a lot of different groups that have come out in favor of permanent standard time from the health standpoint.
#DST
#DaylightSavingTime
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As we get ready to celebrate
#WorldSleepDay
this Friday, keep in mind the elements of quality sleep: duration, continuity, and depth. Quality, restorative sleep is essential for day-to-day functioning.
@_WorldSleep
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"Moving the clock ahead by one hour doesn’t save time or daylight." An opinion article by
@drsleepykarin
and
@LynneLamberg
published by
@thehill
busts myths perpetuated by proponents of permanent daylight saving time.
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Surveying 28,000 students over two years, researchers found that later
#SchoolStartTimes
resulted in significantly longer sleep duration – 29 minutes more for middle schoolers and 45 minutes more for high schoolers.
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A new study to be presented at
#CHESTCongress19
shows a significant decrease in
#teendriving
accidents when
#schoolstarttime
is delayed.
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A new study presents a machine learning algorithm utilizing ECG data during CPAP titration that can effectively forecast
#SleepApnea
events and adjust CPAP pressure accordingly, potentially improving long-term treatment outcomes.
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Anyone can have
#sleep
apnea, regardless of gender, age or body type – even if you’re not overweight. Know the warning signs and please
#StoptheSnore
by pledging to talk to a doctor.
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Understanding the relationship between sleep deprivation and
#depression
could help you better manage both. Learn more:
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While 40% of teens report being night owls, the number jumps to 80% in those with
#depression
. A new intervention from
@UCSF
researchers helps kids adjust to their natural sleep-cycle rhythms, which could improve depression symptoms.
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The composition of breast milk changes across the day. Researchers believe this “chrononutrition” may help program infants’ emerging
#circadian
biology.
#sleep
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#SLEEP2020
kicks off this evening with a plenary session featuring keynote speaker David Holtzman, MD discussing his research into the relationship between
#sleep
and
#Alzheimers
disease.
@holtzman4
@WUSTLmed
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Snoring, daytime sleepiness, irritability. Learn more about the symptoms of sleep apnea and how you can recognize and manage sleep apnea in your patients.
#MoreThanASnore
#CountOnSleep
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Obstructive sleep apnea, an increasingly common yet often missed or untreated condition, can result in poor quality of life, a risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer and a threefold increased risk of often-fatal motor vehicle accidents.
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According to a small preliminary study, when young, healthy men were deprived of just one night of
#sleep
, they had higher levels of a tau, a protein that accumulates in the brains of people with
#Alzheimers
disease.
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Watch a new installment in The Science of Clock Change video series from
@SaveStandard
to understand how circadian rhythms control our
#sleep
at night and our alertness during the day. Also learn about the effect of
#DaylightSavingTime
on sleep.
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Today the AASM submitted an important multi-society comment letter in response to the
#AHRQ
report on
#CPAP
therapy for
#sleepapnea
. It describes multiple concerns and asks AHRQ to make specific changes prior to final publication to support patient care
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AASM has launched the “Act on Actigraphy” campaign, highlighting the importance of
#actigraphy
testing for sleep disorders and urging payers to reimburse health care professionals for this evidence-based medical service.
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Researchers found what they described as a strong indication of the
#CircadianRhythm
impacting pain tolerance. They found, for example, that pain tolerance was the weakest at approximately 3 or 4 AM, and strongest at 3 or 4 PM.
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#SLEEP2023
keynote speaker Dr. Phyllis Zee (
@PhyllisZee
) is giving her presentation. Welcome, Dr. Zee!
#MedTwitter
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“People don’t appreciate just how much of a hindrance [caffeine] can be towards a healthy night’s sleep.” This
@JAMANetwork
video explores how caffeine affects the body:
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