Stanford sleep specialist Jamie Zeitzer discusses how we monitor, and could monitor, sleep in the 21st century.
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The technology of sleep: Can gadgets help?
Stanford’s Jamie Zeitzer discusses sleep science and new slumber-related gadgets with Ira Flatow on a Science Friday podcast.
Stanford expert weighs in on daylight saving time and that extra hour of sleep
Every year on a Sunday in fall our clocks are adjusted backward by one hour, granting people in North America, Europe and parts of the …
Upcoming narcolepsy book stars Stanford researchers
While reporting a Stanford Medicine magazine story on narcolepsy — and an awfully cute sleepy Chihuahua named Watson -- I remember thinking, "Gosh, this would …
On “The Future of Everything” radio show, a discussion of sleep
Interested in sleep? Long-time Stanford sleep expert Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, was the featured guest on a recent episode of the “Future of Everything” radio show, and …
Getting zzzzzs for science: Come take the Better Sleep Challenge
Is it mid afternoon? Are you bravely resisting the urge to have a cup of coffee or a candy bar to get you through the …
Sleep disturbances can warn of suicidal thoughts, Stanford study finds
Sleep disturbances can warn of worsening suicidal thoughts in young adults, a study published today in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found. The effects of …
California bill aims for later school start times to protect teens’ health
Odds are that you’re feeling tired when you read this. More than one in three American adults don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, …
Stanford’s William Dement weighs in on dreams, naps and bedtime routines
Anyone interested in sleep is in for a real treat: William Dement, MD, PhD, known as the father of sleep medicine, joined host Jeremy Hobson …
Innovator addresses sleep-disordered breathing at Stanford Biodesign event
Sleep-disordered breathing is a "monster public health problem," Peter Farrell, PhD, recently told members of the medtech community, Stanford Biodesign trainees and alumni. Farrell, the founder …
Sleep deprived suffer performance loss, according to new study
More bad news for insomniacs and those of us who struggle to get enough sleep at night. Lack of sleep definitely affects your performance the …
When is snoring worth worrying about? A Q&A with a Stanford sleep surgeon
I'm a sensitive sleeper when it comes to snoring. When I visit my dad, his snoring -- through walls and doors -- keeps me awake. …
Former Stanford Biodesign fellows working to combat night terrors
Imagine sharing a home with someone whose sleep is routinely disturbed by a disorder that causes fits of unconsolable and extreme distress. During these episodes, …
Starring Watson, the four-legged ambassador of narcolepsy
We all have beats here in the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Just as in journalism, we're each responsible for covering particular topics, knowing …
“I consider myself just a scientist”: The career of Stanford sleep expert Emmanuel Mignot
Emmanuel Mignot, MD, PhD, is a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and director of the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and Medicine. He's known …
Take a nap: It’s good for your heart
Poor sleep is likely to make you feel grumpy and unfocused, but more importantly it puts you at risk for serious medical conditions such as …