Summary: A review in Sleep Medicine Reviews by researchers from the University of Southampton, along with Stanford and Harvard, explores significant differences in sleep patterns, circadian rhythms, and metabolic responses between men and women. Findings indicate women experience poorer sleep quality, more insomnia, and faster circadian rhythms than men. Men are more likely to develop
Summary: A global analysis of 16 studies involving over a million participants reveals that sleeping fewer than seven hours significantly raises the risk of developing high blood pressure, with the risk intensifying for those who sleep under five hours. This association was notably stronger in females. Despite varied definitions of short sleep across studies, the
A University of Ottawa research team has shown that the impact of sleep apnea on the metabolism of blood lipids differs by sex, with women regulating their blood lipids better than men. Sleep can disturb the regulation of blood lipid levels, a key factor in the development of cardiovascular disease. The study was published in
On Nov 14, nonprofit Project Sleep partnered with the White House Office of Public Engagement to host a Sleep Equity Convening, a first-of-its-kind meeting on sleep. Project Sleep brought sleep community leaders and advocates together with key White House officials at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building for this important discussion. The conversation brought together leaders
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