Impact of Sleep Light Exposure on Cardiometabolic Function: Insights from Nocturnal Studies
Nocturnal exposure to light during sleep disrupts cardiometabolic function, leading to greater insulin resistance, elevated heart rate, and reduced heart rate variability upon waking, highlighting the importance of optimizing sleep environments to promote metabolic health.
November 2022
Insomnia Symptoms Linked to Higher HbA1c Levels in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes
Frequent insomnia symptoms are associated with higher levels of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in individuals with type 2 diabetes, suggesting a potential bidirectional relationship between sleep disturbances and glycemic control.
November 2022
Lack of Sleep and Abdominal Fat Accumulation: Insights from Mayo Clinic Study
Lack of sleep combined with free access to food leads to increased calorie consumption and accumulation of unhealthy belly fat, as demonstrated by research from the Mayo Clinic, underscoring the importance of sleep hygiene in weight management and metabolic health.
November 2022
Sleep Duration and Caloric Intake: Exploring Links to Weight Management
Improving and maintaining adequate sleep duration is associated with reduced caloric intake and weight management, highlighting the importance of sleep hygiene and healthy lifestyle behaviors in promoting metabolic health and preventing obesity.
September 2022
Sleep Deficit and Metabolic Risk in Women: Implications for Health Promotion
Sleep deficit is associated with higher metabolic risk in women, underscoring the importance of sleep hygiene and adequate sleep duration in promoting metabolic health and preventing cardiometabolic diseases in female populations.
September 2022
Sleep Deficit, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression in Healthcare Workers: Occupational Health Concerns
Sleep loss, insomnia, anxiety, stress, and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic are associated with increased psychological distress and occupational health concerns in healthcare workers, emphasizing the importance of addressing mental health needs and promoting well-being in frontline workers.
September 2022
Prodromal Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Clinical Features and Diagnostic Challenges
Prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies presents with a combination of parkinsonism, REM sleep disorder, cognitive impairment, and visual hallucinations, posing diagnostic challenges and emphasizing the need for comprehensive clinical assessment and management.
July 2022
Sleep Variability and Depression Risk in Resident Physicians: Clinical Implications
Characterization of objective changes in sleep and their relationship with depressive symptoms in resident physicians highlights the importance of sleep hygiene and mental health support in medical training programs.
May 2022
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Challenges in Epidemiological Assessment and Clinical Management
Epidemiological studies on excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) have utilized various definitions, limiting comparability across studies and highlighting the need for standardized assessment tools and consensus criteria to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes in affected individuals.
January 2022
Increased Screen Time and Sleep Problems during the Pandemic: Implications for Mental Health
Increased screen time at night during COVID-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality, emphasizing the importance of establishing healthy screen habits and promoting sleep hygiene practices to mitigate mental health consequences of prolonged digital exposure.
January 2022
