This week in sleep news:
Baby sleeper recalls reissued
A 2019 recall for the Fisher-Price Rock ’n Play Sleeper and Kids2 Rocking Sleeper has been re-announced after 85 more deaths have been reported. Patty Davis, spokesperson for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, told Axios, “This is an urgent warning for consumers to check their homes for these products. Do not put your baby to sleep in inclined sleepers ever. It is not safe.” Both Fisher-Price and Kids2 are offering full refunds of these two products through their websites.
Behavioral sleep intervention may improve sleep in type 1 diabetes
A technology-assisted behavioral sleep intervention may help improve sleep duration and regularity for adults with type 1 diabetes, according to a new study. Participants were split up into two groups: the Sleep-Opt-In group and the control group. Those who received the Sleep-Opt-In intervention experienced improvement in sleep regularity by 25 minutes, reduced glycemic variability by 3.2%, and improved time in range by 6.9% compared with those in the control group. Only participants who received the Sleep-Opt-In intervention experienced improved participant-reported outcomes for daytime sleepiness, fatigue, diabetes distress, and depressive mood compared with participants in the control group, according to researchers.
Sleep is a star at CES
Last week’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) featured exceptional sleep technology, including an eye-monitoring sleep mask and a smart mattress — able to monitor temperature and sleep position, adjusting its cooling properties and firmness accordingly — which was named a Consumer Technology Association Innovation Award Honoree for 2023.
Sleep is key to good mental health for older women
Older women who don’t stick to a consistent sleep schedule may be more likely to struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety, according to a new study published in Sleep Health. Researchers looked at sleep patterns and assessed the psychological health of almost 1,200 postmenopausal women. They found that women with a sleep midpoint (the halfway point between falling asleep and waking up) that fell outside 2 to 4 a.m. were more likely to deal with depressive symptoms. Additionally, they found that sleep irregularity was associated with multiple psychological health domains in late-life women.
Breathwork may improve your mood
Wake up on the wrong side of the bed? A new study shows that if you’re looking for a boost in your mood, practicing breathwork, particularly cyclic sighing, may be the way to go. Researchers conducted a study of 140 participants to look at the effects of breathwork and meditation. They found both the mindfulness meditation and the breathwork groups had significant reductions in anxiety. However, breathwork was shown to have a greater positive effect on anxiety and a greater reduction in respiratory rate compared with mindfulness meditation.
In sleep-centric social media...
It’s true! Teens do need more sleep. Watch @doctor.disney recount a fun story about backing up a teenage patient when their parent said that they sleep too much.
