Chronobiology

Sleep experts call for end of seasonal time changes ahead of ’springing forward‘

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges policymakers to prioritize the well-being of individuals by abolishing seasonal time changes in favor of permanent standard time.

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The American Academy of Sleep Medicine urges policymakers to prioritize the well-being of individuals by abolishing seasonal time changes in favor of permanent standard time.
The AASM is joined by members of the Coalition for Permanent Standard Time in this effort to "ditch daylight saving time” and restore permanent standard time.
Set clocks ahead one hour in the early evening on March 9 and then go to sleep at your normal bedtime that evening.
For more information about daylight saving time and to find additional resources from the AASM about sleep disorders, treatments and sleep health, visit SleepEducation.org .

New position statement supports permanent standard time

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

DARIEN, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An updated position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time.

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DARIEN, Ill., Oct. 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An updated position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine supports the replacement of daylight saving time with permanent standard time.
“Permanent standard time is the optimal choice for health and safety.”
The position statement was published as an accepted paper Oct. 31 in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, the official publication of the AASM.
The original position statement published by the AASM in 2020 stated that current evidence best supports the adoption of year-round standard time.
Based on a growing body of evidence, the updated position statement emphasizes that daylight saving time should be replaced by permanent standard time.

Hurdle Launches Vitamin D Test, Offering Lab-Quality Results from Home

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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Adequate Vitamin D levels are key for health and wellness overall, especially for bone health and proper muscle function.

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Adequate Vitamin D levels are key for health and wellness overall, especially for bone health and proper muscle function.
Yet approximately 35 percent of U.S. adults are Vitamin D deficient, and levels are typically at their lowest in January and February in the northern hemisphere.
What’s more, the pandemic-induced shift to virtual work may also be exacerbating poor Vitamin D levels; indoor work and its correlation to Vitamin D deficiency is still being explored .
“We are proud to announce the addition of Vitamin D to our U.S. offerings as we continue to deliver on our mission of improving access to care for all,” said Hurdle CEO and co-founder Tom Stubbs.

Hurdle Launches HbA1c Home Test for Early Detection of Diabetes in Adults

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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The new test enables adult consumers to take a simple at-home blood sample to screen and monitor for diabetes.

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The new test enables adult consumers to take a simple at-home blood sample to screen and monitor for diabetes.
Over 8.5 million American adults have undiagnosed diabetes, representing 23 percent of the total diabetes population.
The new test will alleviate this burden for patients by giving them a convenient option for screening diabetes.
The test is available for purchase today on the Chronomics brand online store for $69.

Hurdle Launches At-Home Total Testosterone Test Kit

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

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NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hurdle (a Chronomics Inc. brand), a global bio-infrastructure platform that powers end-to-end diagnostics for life sciences, labs and healthcare providers, today launched the Total Testosterone Test 1, offering consumers a quick and accessible way to measure their testosterone levels.

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NEW YORK, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hurdle (a Chronomics Inc. brand), a global bio-infrastructure platform that powers end-to-end diagnostics for life sciences, labs and healthcare providers, today launched the Total Testosterone Test 1, offering consumers a quick and accessible way to measure their testosterone levels.
Understanding testosterone levels is extremely important for those looking to increase or maintain their testosterone levels.
Tracking testosterone levels over time gives patients a long-term picture of their overall health, since testosterone levels naturally decline with aging.
Testosterone levels contribute to development of muscle mass, adequate levels of red blood cells, bone density, sense of well-being, and sexual and reproductive functions.

AYO: The World's First Circadian Health Wearable

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novalogy Inc. announced today the release of AYO - the World's First Circadian Health Wearable, developed to help people lead a healthier, happier, and more active life. AYO is based on the latest research that combines Chronobiology and Light Therapy into a specialized wearable with a Circadian Health app.

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AYO is based on the latest research that combines Chronobiology and Light Therapy into a specialized wearable with a Circadian Health app.
"AYO's approach to Circadian Health is essential for keeping our circadian rhythms in synchrony with the 24-hour day & night cycle."
Novalogy Inc. has been developing and testing the AYO Circadian Health solution for the past 5 years in collaboration with some of the world's leading experts and researchers in Chronobiology, light therapy and health.
I have no doubt that Circadian Health will become the new foundation of health and wellness in the years to come."

AYO: The World's First Circadian Health Wearable

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Health, NBA, AYO, United States Department of Defense, City, Circadian rhythm, Risk, Brain, Sleep, Ageing, Weight gain, Cancer, Research, Metabolism, Medical device, Pharmaceutical industry, Chronobiology

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novalogy Inc. announced today the release of AYO - the World's First Circadian Health Wearable, developed to help people lead a healthier, happier, and more active life. AYO is based on the latest research that combines Chronobiology and Light Therapy into a specialized wearable with a Circadian Health app.

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AYO is based on the latest research that combines Chronobiology and Light Therapy into a specialized wearable with a Circadian Health app.
"AYO's approach to Circadian Health is essential for keeping our circadian rhythms in synchrony with the 24-hour day & night cycle."
Novalogy Inc. has been developing and testing the AYO Circadian Health solution for the past 5 years in collaboration with some of the world's leading experts and researchers in Chronobiology, light therapy and health.
I have no doubt that Circadian Health will become the new foundation of health and wellness in the years to come."

American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes permanent daylight saving time bill

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Monday, May 23, 2022

DARIEN, Ill., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes the Sunshine Protection Act (S. 623), which was abruptly passed by the Senate in March and would establish permanent daylight saving time in the U.S. in November 2023.

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DARIEN, Ill., May 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine opposes the Sunshine Protection Act (S. 623), which was abruptly passed by the Senate in March and would establish permanent daylight saving time in the U.S. in November 2023.
The AASM supports permanent standard time, which evidence has shown is the better option for the health of American citizens.
Standard time is a better option than daylight saving time for our health, mood and well-being, said AASM President Dr. Raman Malhotra.
Established in 1975, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is advancing sleep care and enhancing sleep health to improve lives.

AASM statement on Senate passage of permanent daylight saving time bill

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

DARIEN, Ill., March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) applauds the Senate for passing a bill to establish a national, fixed, year-round time in the U.S. We agree with Senator Marco Rubio, sponsor of the Sunshine Protection Act, that eliminating the biannual time changes in March and November is "an idea whose time has come." However, the AASM cautions that making daylight saving time permanent overlooks potential health risks that can be avoided by establishing permanent standard time instead.

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However, the AASM cautions that making daylight saving time permanent overlooks potential health risks that can be avoided by establishing permanent standard time instead.
An AASM daylight saving time position statement published in 2020 supports the elimination of seasonal time changes.
We call on the House to take more time to assess the potential ramifications of establishing permanent daylight saving time before making such an important decision that will affect all Americans.
To arrange an interview with an AASM spokesperson, please contact the AASM at 630-737-9700 or [email protected] .