Technology

18 01, 2023

Enter the 2023 “Unplug to Recharge” High School Video Contest

2023-01-19T18:08:45+00:00January 18, 2023|Healthy Sleep Habits, School, Technology, Teens|

Submissions are now being accepted for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine’s 2023 “Unplug to Recharge” High School Video Contest. Entrants will compete for a cash prize and raise awareness about the importance of sleep for teens and the effect of technology on teen [...]

28 04, 2021

How technology is helping – and hurting – your sleep

2023-01-18T17:24:12+00:00April 28, 2021|Technology|

Bedrooms are getting smarter than ever before with the introduction of technology that promises a better night’s sleep. From everyday gadgets like apps and wearable trackers to high-tech innovations like smart mattresses and headbands that claim to measure brain activity, new products promise to [...]

5 02, 2020

Breaking the cycle of stress, negative thoughts, and sleeplessness

2023-01-18T20:57:06+00:00February 5, 2020|Stress, Technology|

When you have trouble sleeping, it may feel like a never-ending cycle. You’re not getting enough sleep, so you’re stressed, and then you’re more stressed because you can’t sleep. Breaking your negative thinking patterns may help you end this cycle and get back to [...]

14 11, 2016

Sleep Recharges You: Enter the 2017 high school video contest

2022-08-22T18:55:09+00:00November 14, 2016|Technology, Teens|

Teens have until February 20 to enter the 2017 Sleep Recharges You High School Video Contest. Sponsored by the American Sleep Medicine Foundation, the contest invites teens to make and submit a creative video about the importance of sleep. Up for grabs is a [...]

1 03, 2016

Telemedicine is an effective option for sleep apnea care

2022-07-15T18:43:06+00:00March 1, 2016|Technology, Treatment & Therapy, Wellness|

Does your bed partner constantly nudge you at night to stop snoring? Have you ever wondered if you have sleep apnea, but taking a trip to the doctor is out of the way? Telemedicine is as effective for sleep apnea care as visiting your [...]

12 01, 2016

High school video contest: Promoting sleep awareness

2022-08-03T19:31:23+00:00January 12, 2016|Technology, Teens|

High school students have until February 29 to enter the 2016 Sleep Story Video Contest. Sponsored by the American Sleep Medicine Foundation, the contest invites teens to make and submit a creative video about the importance of sleep. Up for grabs is a grand [...]

13 01, 2015

Teen video contest promotes sleep awareness

2022-08-03T19:32:24+00:00January 13, 2015|Technology, Teens|

High school students have until February 9th to enter the 2015 Sleep Story Video Contest. Sponsored by the American Sleep Medicine Foundation, the contest invites teens to make and submit a creative video about the importance of sleep. Up for grabs is a grand [...]

9 12, 2014

Alarm app Wakie lets you wake up to a conversation

2021-04-29T18:38:20+00:00December 9, 2014|Technology|

The new alarm clock app Wakie for your smartphone lets you start the morning with a conversation with a complete stranger from anywhere in the world. The innovative app is a promising and potentially awkward alternative way to wake up. The concept of the [...]

21 08, 2014

Fitband user data shows American cities need more sleep

2021-04-29T18:38:18+00:00August 21, 2014|Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Deprivation, Technology|

If you live in a big city, chances are your neighbors aren’t getting enough sleep. Board certified sleep physicians recommend 7-8 hours of sleep per night, and based on a newly released dataset, none of the major U.S. cities get that amount of sleep, [...]

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