SLEEP DEPRIVATION

This study looked at whether a 25-minute or 45-minute nap helps 16 male teen soccer players run faster, feel less tired, and stay sharp. Players did agility and sprint tests after no nap, a short nap, or a longer nap. Results showed napping improved agility and made exercise feel…

This study tested whether two types of light exercise—stretching or traditional pregnancy exercise—could improve sleep quality in pregnant women during their third trimester. Sixty women with sleep complaints attended guided sessions twice a week for three weeks. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a simple eye-ear sleep band could help heart patients in the coronary care unit sleep better. One hundred adults with acute coronary syndrome each spent one night with the band and one night without. Sleep quality was measured each morning using a questi…

This study tested a four-week school program that teaches teens aged 10-14 how to set goals, control impulses, and manage time to reduce digital game addiction and sleep problems. About 110 students from two middle schools took part, with one school receiving the training and the…

This study tested a behavioral sleep program called Sleep Well! for children ages 1 to 5 who have sleep problems. About 103 families from urban primary care clinics took part. The goal was to see if the program was easy to use and helpful for improving child sleep and behavior.

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 complaints. Eighty participants used a light device at home for two weeks while wearing a Fitbit and providing blood and sa…

This study looked at whether a 15-minute meditation practice called Shoonya can help people stay sharp after a night of no sleep. Researchers measured brain activity, heart rate, and thinking speed in 72 healthy adults. The goal was to see if regular meditators handle sleep loss …

This study looked at 38 healthy adults who usually slept less than 6 hours per night. Researchers helped them increase sleep to 7 hours for four weeks to see how it affected blood chemicals and insulin sensitivity. The goal was to find markers that show whether someone is getting…

This study looked at whether a quick nap (under 30 minutes) can help sleep-deprived anesthesiology residents perform better. 44 doctors-in-training who worked night shifts took part in high-fidelity simulations. Researchers measured their technical and teamwork skills, as well as…

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 test this. The goal was to understand how light and sleep loss together affect insulin a…

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…