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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 …
Quest for sleep unites Arianna Huffington, Andre Iguodala and Stanford students
Quick quiz: What's the topic of discussion when you bring together a media entrepreneur, a NBA basketball player and a narcolepsy expert? Answer: Sleep! Or …
New research uncovers secrets in the brains of sleeping seniors
Sometimes scientists discover the best new stuff by disproving their own hypotheses. This seems to be what happened for a group of sleep researchers who …
Flashing light at night could help beat jet lag, Stanford study says
The body will eventually adjust to jet lag, it’s just that it takes time — about an hour a day to be precise. And anyone …
How to tell if you’re sleep deprived
Are you chronically cranky or hungry (or, worse, hangry)? Are you clumsy or prone to nodding off during a show? Those are just a few of the …
On narcolepsy, naps, the genetics of sleep (and chocolate?)
Someone who studies sleep for a living surely sleeps soundly, right? Maintains a set bedtime and snoozes for a full eight hours? Not necessarily, a …