US EditionYawning may be more dangerous than you think, experts say
- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine released a new position paper on May 1, 2025, addressing the dangers of excessive daytime sleepiness.
- Experts stress that signs of sleepiness, such as dozing off during meetings, indicate a serious sleep deficit linked to poor sleep quality and various health risks.
- Various sleep-related conditions—such as breathing interruptions during sleep, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and uncomfortable leg sensations—along with chronic pain, certain medications, and substances like marijuana, can lead to increased daytime drowsiness and reduced daily functioning.
- Dr. Eric Olson, President of the AASM, highlighted that excessive daytime sleepiness poses serious challenges, contributing to incidents such as impaired driving, mistakes at work, and various health complications, affecting both people and communities regularly. Approximately one in three adults in the U.S. Report experiencing this condition.
- The paper, supported by 25 medical organizations, calls for identifying, assessing, and treating excessive sleepiness to prevent accidents, health decline, and impaired daily performance.
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Position statement highlights the clinical significance of sleepiness
DARIEN, IL — The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has released a new position statement emphasizing the clinical significance of sleepiness and its impact on performance, health, mood, safety, and quality of life. The position states that sleepiness is a critical patient-reported outcome that is associated with an increased risk for adverse health effects and diminished quality of life. The statement urges health care professionals, policymake…
When yawning is not harmless. The body's silent alarm and what danger it can hide
Do you find yourself sighing frequently? Do you need a third or fourth cup of coffee to get you through the workday? These signs of drowsiness could be a warning sign of a serious sleep deficit, which can put your physical health at risk and affect your long-term health, according to a new report from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
New AASM Position Statement Highlights the Clinical Significance of Sleepiness and Its Impact on Health and Safety
The AASM has released a new position statement emphasizing the clinical significance of sleepiness, calling for greater recognition, evaluation, and treatment. The statement highlights sleepiness as a critical public health concern impacting performance, health, mood, safety, and quality of life.
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