A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine provides updated recommendations for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. The guideline reflects the ...

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors has appointed Dr. Safwan Badr as the third editor-in-chief of the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. His five-year term will begin Jan. 1 ...

The study, led by Dr. Gawon Cho from Yale School of Medicine, shows that poor sleep quality might be linked to long-term ...

A new study reveals that not getting enough of specific stages in the sleep cycle may be linked to cognitive decline and potentially may lead to Alzheimer's disease.Researchers from the Yale School of ...

The statement was published online on April 14 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Far-Reaching Health Effects.

In other words, good sleep — or spending enough time in certain sleep stages — is critical for brain health. Modifying sleep could lower the risk for the disease, the researchers said.

Treatment of restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder: an American Academy of Sleep Medicine clinical practice guideline. Journal of clinical sleep medicine : JCSM : official ...