In this post, we will be taking a closer look at some of the most popular sleep medicine-related articles recently published across medical journals.

Longer-term effect of physical activity intervention on sleep quality: a secondary analysis of cluster randomized controlled trial

  • Sleep
  • July 2024
  • The researchers conducted a study to investigate the impact of a physical activity (PA) intervention on sleep quality over an extended period of time. They aimed to determine if the effects of the intervention varied between individuals who nap during the day and those who do not.
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Delayed school start time is associated with better sleep, mental health, and life satisfaction among residential high-school students: A prospective study

  • Sleep
  • July 2024
  • This study investigated the lasting effects of a one-hour delay in school start time (SST) on students seven months later. Through both between-group and within-group comparisons, it was found that the delay in SST led to improvements in sleep duration, mental health, and overall life satisfaction. Additionally, school-level data indicated an increase in breakfast consumption and a decrease in unexcused absences, tardiness, and clinic visits.
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Sleep interventions for adults admitted to psychiatric inpatient settings: A systematic scoping review

  • Sleep Medicine Reviews
  • August 2024
  • Sleep disturbances are prevalent among adults with mental disorders, impacting more than half of individuals. In psychiatric wards, sleep difficulties, especially insomnia, are exacerbated by various factors within the inpatient environment. The findings of this study suggest that non-pharmacological interventions utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia can enhance sleep quality and potentially benefit both mental and physical well-being.
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Vitamin D deficiency: A forgotten aspect in sleep disorders? A critical update

  • Sleep Medicine
  • June 2024
  • In recent years, there has been a significant increase in interest surrounding the relationship between sleep duration and quality, as well as sleep disorders such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Vitamin D. Emerging research suggests a potential new role for Vitamin D in the promotion and regulation of healthy sleep patterns. As such, the aim of this review is to offer a thorough examination of the existing evidence on the link between Vitamin D and sleep disorders in both adults and children.
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Household and housing determinants of sleep duration during the COVID-19 pandemic: Results from the COHESION Study

  • Sleep Health
  • July 2024
  • The researchers conducted a study to explore the correlation between housing characteristics and sleep duration during the COVID-19 pandemic. This research sheds light on how factors such as housing quality, access to outdoor space, and family composition can impact sleep duration in the context of COVID-19. The findings underscore the significance of housing characteristics in influencing variations in sleep duration.
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Sleep discrepancy and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults

  • Journal of Sleep Research
  • July 2024
  • This study utilized cluster analysis to define sleep discrepancy, which refers to the difference between self-reported and objectively measured sleep, among older adults living in the community. The findings revealed that individuals with a negative sleep discrepancy, meaning they reported worse sleep than what was objectively measured, exhibited poorer memory function. Importantly, this association remained significant even after accounting for factors such as insomnia severity, depressive symptoms, and objective sleep metrics.
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Sleep-related impairment among people who use opioids: The critical role of structural vulnerability

  • Sleep Health
  • July 2024
  • Individuals who use opioids are susceptible to experiencing sleep disturbances as a result of multiple factors, such as the substances they consume and the structural vulnerabilities they encounter. Our objective was to investigate the impact of sleep-related impairments and issues related to sleep patterns and schedules among individuals who use opioids.
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Sleep is associated with telomere shortening: A population-based longitudinal study

  • Journal of Sleep Research
  • July 2024
  • As individuals age, their telomere length (TL) tends to decrease. Research has shown that there are connections between TL and age-related diseases. It has been suggested that inadequate sleep, including sleep complaints and sleep disorders, can contribute to increased inflammation and oxidative stress, potentially impacting TL. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between sleep-related factors and TL over time in a longitudinal study.
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