SLEEP DEPRIVATION

This study tested a four-week school program to help teens aged 10-14 reduce digital game addiction and sleep problems. The program taught self-regulation skills like goal setting and time management. Results showed that students who took part improved their gaming habits and sle…

This study tested whether a special light treatment called photobiomodulation (PBM) can help healthy adults who feel sleepy during the day or have mild mood issues. 80 participants used a light device at home for 2 weeks. Researchers measured changes in sleep, mood, and blood mar…

This study tested a behavioral sleep program called Sleep Well! for children ages 1 to 5 in urban primary care clinics. About 103 parent-child pairs took part. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helpful for families. Results showed families found it acceptable…

This study tested whether a simple eye-ear sleep band could improve sleep for 100 adults hospitalized with heart problems. Patients wore the band one night and had standard care another night. Sleep quality was measured each morning. The goal was to see if this low-cost, non-drug…

This study tested whether two types of light exercise—stretching or traditional pregnancy exercise—could improve sleep quality in 60 pregnant women in their third trimester who were having trouble sleeping. Participants attended guided sessions twice a week for three weeks and fi…

This study looked at whether being exposed to artificial light at night, on top of not getting enough sleep, harms how the body handles sugar. 14 healthy adults spent over a month in a lab to compare sleep restriction with and without extra light. The goal was to understand how l…

This study looked at whether a quick nap (under 30 minutes) can help sleep-deprived anesthesiology residents perform better during stressful situations. 44 doctors-in-training took part in high-fidelity simulations after night shifts. Researchers measured their technical and team…

This study looked at 38 adults who usually slept less than 6 hours a night. Researchers helped them increase their sleep to the recommended 7 hours and measured changes in blood chemicals and insulin sensitivity. The goal was to find biomarkers that can tell if someone is getting…

This study tested a 5-session psychosocial program for 52 ninth-grade girls living in boarding schools in Turkey. The program included group activities on stress management, sleep hygiene, and healthy habits. Researchers measured changes in healthy lifestyle behaviors and sleep d…

This study looked at whether a short daytime nap (25 or 45 minutes) helps teenage soccer players run faster and feel less tired. Sixteen male players from a Turkish club tried both nap lengths and a no-nap day. Results showed that napping improved their agility and made them feel…