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SleepFM AI predicts 130 diseases from one night’s sleep
science1 month ago

SleepFM AI predicts 130 diseases from one night’s sleep

Stanford researchers unveil SleepFM, a foundation AI trained on nearly 600,000 hours of sleep data and long-term health records to forecast risk for about 130 diseases (and all-cause mortality) using only a single night of sleep captured via polysomnography; the model outperforms existing predictors (C-index >0.8 in many cases) and could someday be paired with wearables for real-time health monitoring, though current data come from sleep-clinic populations and may not generalize.

via ScienceAlert|
#artificial-intelligence#disease-risk-prediction#polysomnography
Understanding Paradoxical Insomnia: When Sleep Seems Impossible
health4 months ago

Understanding Paradoxical Insomnia: When Sleep Seems Impossible

Paradoxical insomnia is a condition where individuals believe they haven't slept despite evidence from sleep studies showing they have, highlighting complexities in sleep perception and brain activity during sleep. Recent research suggests that altered states of consciousness and brain activity may explain this discrepancy, and therapies like CBT-I can help manage it.

via The Guardian|
#brain-activity#health#paradoxical-insomnia
Doctors Warn: Common Nap Habits May Increase Risk of Early Death
health8 months ago

Doctors Warn: Common Nap Habits May Increase Risk of Early Death

A large study suggests that regular daytime napping, especially in the early afternoon, may be linked to a higher risk of early death, with irregular and longer naps potentially indicating underlying health issues. Experts recommend doctors inquire about patients' napping habits as part of health assessments, as these patterns could serve as early signs of declining health or underlying conditions like heart disease or dementia.

via Daily Mail|
#daytime-napping#early-death#health
"Mild Insomnia Linked to Future Alcohol Use in Adults"
health1 year ago

"Mild Insomnia Linked to Future Alcohol Use in Adults"

A study in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that even mild insomnia symptoms can predict increased future alcohol use in adults. Using objective measures like wrist actigraphy and the dim light melatonin onset test, researchers discovered that higher baseline insomnia severity and longer total sleep time were linked to greater alcohol consumption and binge drinking. The study highlights the importance of addressing sleep disturbances to potentially reduce alcohol misuse.

via PsyPost|
#adult-health#alcohol-use#circadian-rhythms
"Uncovering the Truth: My Rare Condition Made Me Seem Lazy, But It's Something Else Entirely"
health1 year ago

"Uncovering the Truth: My Rare Condition Made Me Seem Lazy, But It's Something Else Entirely"

Alyssa Davis, a 26-year-old model and digital marketer, was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia, a rare chronic sleep disorder characterized by excessive sleepiness with no clear cause. After years of being dismissed by doctors, she finally received a diagnosis and is now in the process of undergoing a new treatment. Davis is sharing her story to raise awareness about the condition and encourage others to seek proper medical attention.

via Yahoo Life|
#chronic-fatigue#health#idiopathic-hypersomnia
"Night Owls Beware: Just Two Nights of Restless Sleep Can Make You Feel Decades Older, Warns Study"
health1 year ago

"Night Owls Beware: Just Two Nights of Restless Sleep Can Make You Feel Decades Older, Warns Study"

A new study suggests that just two consecutive nights of poor sleep can make a person feel years older than they really are, with participants reporting feeling three months older for every night of poor sleep. Morning people were particularly affected by limited sleep, but even evening people felt older than their true age after plenty of sleep. Feeling older coincided with more sleepiness, and previous research has linked higher subjective age to depression. The study's lead author suggests that subjective age is "malleable," and if people can be made to feel younger, they may experience associated benefits such as being more willing to take on new experiences and being socially and physically active.

via Newser|
#health#mental-health#night-owls