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Study Finds Microdosing LSD May Enhance Sleep

May 6, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

From prescription drugs to herbal remedies, there’s a long list of substances that people take to try to get better sleep. A new study by researchers in New Zealand suggests that microdosing LSD may warrant future consideration for being on that list. The study found that people who took an extremely small dose of LSD during the daytime slept longer and had more rapid eye movement (REM) sleep one day after taking the drug.
Greener Streets and Water Views May Improve Sleep

Apr 18, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

When you look out your window at home, what do you see? If there’s no greenery or body of water, it may be a factor detracting from your sleep. Results from a recently published study in the journal Environmental Research found that people who lived on streets with more trees and vegetation were less likely to experience insufficient sleep, defined as six hours or less per night.
Accidental Melatonin Overdoses by Kids Leads to Sharp Spike in ER Visits

Apr 8, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

According to recent data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ingestion of melatonin supplements is a rapidly growing cause of emergency room visits for young children. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. View Source From 2019 to 2022, melatonin was involved in 1 of every 14 pediatric ER visits related to unintentional ingestion of medications.
Pilots Falling Asleep and Veering Off Course Spotlights Drowsy Flying

Mar 25, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

Amid all the recent headlines about airplane safety problems, one incident has largely flown under the radar. On January 25, both pilots of a Batik Air jet in Indonesia fell asleep, leading the plane to drift off course. The Washington PostView Source While none of the 157 passengers were hurt, and the plane arrived undamaged, it’s natural to wonder how something like this could even happen.
March Madness Might Be a Gamble On Your Sleep

Mar 16, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

From Selection Sunday to “One Shining Moment,” few sporting events bring as much excitement as March Madness, which starts March 21st. Over three weeks and 67 games in both the men’s and women’s tournaments, many people raise the stakes by filling out brackets, wagering in casinos and sportsbooks, and placing bets online. Given the chaos and unpredictability of March Madness, betting on the NCAA basketball tournament can be a risky proposition — not just for your finances but also your sleep.
New Data Show Widespread Problems of Short Sleep and Social Jetlag

Mar 12, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

A new study from researchers in Australia provides some of the most powerful evidence to date about the worldwide problem of inconsistent sleep. After evaluating months of sleep tracker data from a large group of participants, the study found that only 15% of participants slept 7-9 hours on 5 or more nights per week.
New Research Highlights Problems With Polyphasic Sleep

Feb 21, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

Productivity hacks are abundant on blogs, podcasts, and social media. These tips are promoted as efficiency boosters in a relentless quest for optimization. If you’ve ever explored potential sleep hacks, you’ve probably come across proponents of polyphasic sleep. Sleep experts have long expressed concern about the negative consequences of polyphasic sleep. Science DirectThe leading platform of peer-reviewed literature that helps you move your research forward.
The Parasomnia Defense

Feb 17, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

Randy Herman, Jr., Kenneth Parks, Scott Falater. Do these names sound familiar? If so, it may be because each of these men was charged with murder but claimed it was sleepwalking that was to blame. While these killings took place over the last few decades, they’ve received renewed attention through true crime coverage this past year. True crime involving unusual behaviors or surprising criminal acts is one of the most popular genres in the United States.
You Can Have Your Super Bowl and Your Sleep Too

Feb 7, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

This Sunday’s Super Bowl, featuring the reigning world champion Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, is predicted to be the biggest television event of the year. Whether attracted by the game, commercials, the halftime show, or Super Bowl parties, around 75% of Americans plan to watch the big game. Last year, a record 115.1 million people watched the game, and this year’s Super Bowl could reach new heights.
New Study Finds That the Wavelength of Light, Not Color, Impacts Sleep

Jan 11, 2024 | sleepfoundation.org | Eric Suni

Electronic devices such as cell phones and tablets typically come with a “night mode” or “night shift” that filters out the blue light that can interfere with sleep. But night mode usually gives the screen a noticeable and sometimes bothersome yellow tint. In a new study, researchers found that a yellow hue is not necessary to obtain the benefits of night mode. They determined that the wavelength of the light, not its color, is the key driver of the potential impact on sleep.