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View article: Resynchronization of the biological clock using exposure to low oxygen levels in humans: an exploratory study
Resynchronization of the biological clock using exposure to low oxygen levels in humans: an exploratory study Open
Introduction Circadian desynchronization, evident in scenarios such as jet lag, shift work, and circadian rhythm sleep disorders, detrimentally affects sleep quality and overall health, both acutely and chronically. Aligning the circadian …
View article: Circadian rhythms revealed: unraveling the genetic, physiological, and behavioral tapestry of the human biological clock and rhythms
Circadian rhythms revealed: unraveling the genetic, physiological, and behavioral tapestry of the human biological clock and rhythms Open
This narrative review explores the intricate relationship between biological rhythms and the natural cycles of light and darkness, known as circadian rhythms. This review begins with an examination of empirical evidence dating back to 1729…
View article: 0019 Circadian Effect on Penalties in the NHL
0019 Circadian Effect on Penalties in the NHL Open
Introduction There is a growing recognition of the significant impact of circadian rhythms on professional athletic performance, where teams crossing multiple time zones for a game play at a different circadian alignment that their opponen…
View article: 1074 A Preliminary Analysis of the Association Between Sleep Quality and Behavior Following a Child Sleep Intervention
1074 A Preliminary Analysis of the Association Between Sleep Quality and Behavior Following a Child Sleep Intervention Open
Introduction It is well-established that sleep is essential for children’s physical, cognitive, and socioemotional development. Insufficient or poor-quality sleep has consistently been linked to behavioral difficulties in children. Interve…
View article: 0018 Time Zone Circadian Misalignment and Defensive Performance in Professional Hockey
0018 Time Zone Circadian Misalignment and Defensive Performance in Professional Hockey Open
Introduction Research has highlighted the impact of circadian rhythm misalignment on athletic performance in sports involving travel across time zones. Teams traveling westward often face circadian disadvantages during evening competitions…
View article: 0235 Cannabis Use as a Moderator Between Sleep and Academic Performance in Canadian University Students
0235 Cannabis Use as a Moderator Between Sleep and Academic Performance in Canadian University Students Open
Introduction Good sleep quality plays a crucial role in optimal cognitive functioning and well-being, making it a key factor in academic performance. However, university students are particularly vulnerable to sleep disturbances that may b…
View article: 0210 Poor Sleep Quality and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Among Canadian University Students: A Comparison a Varsity Athletes and Sedentary Students
0210 Poor Sleep Quality and Excessive Daytime Sleepiness Among Canadian University Students: A Comparison a Varsity Athletes and Sedentary Students Open
Introduction Studies have shown that professional athletes and American varsity athletes experience sleep disturbances and short sleep duration, which lead to impaired daytime functioning. Nevertheless, very little is known about Canadian …
View article: 1087 Comparison of Objective and Subjective Measures in Assessing Sleep Patterns of Premature Infants
1087 Comparison of Objective and Subjective Measures in Assessing Sleep Patterns of Premature Infants Open
Introduction Premature infants exhibit unique sleep patterns, making the assessment of their sleep particularly challenging. Actigraphy and the Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire (BISQ) are commonly used tools to evaluate infant sleep, yet c…
View article: 0258 Sleep Moderates the Relationship Between Body Fat Percentage and Appetite
0258 Sleep Moderates the Relationship Between Body Fat Percentage and Appetite Open
Introduction Body fat percentage is a known predictor of appetite measures, such as hunger, fullness, desire to eat, and prospective food consumption (PFC). Sleep deprivation has also been associated with changes in these appetite measures…
View article: 1068 Parenting Stress Partially Mediates the Relationship Between Child and Parental Sleep Quality
1068 Parenting Stress Partially Mediates the Relationship Between Child and Parental Sleep Quality Open
Introduction Sleep is crucial for parents of young children, especially given its influence on parental sensitivity. Yet, parents’ sleep has been shown to be influenced by child sleep disturbances, which remain common during toddlerhood an…
View article: 0208 Are Canadian Varsity Athletes Sleeping Well? Insights on Adherence to Optimal Sleep Recommendations
0208 Are Canadian Varsity Athletes Sleeping Well? Insights on Adherence to Optimal Sleep Recommendations Open
Introduction In 2021, Walsh and colleagues highlighted the importance of sleep education for athletes and proposed a series of tips to educate athletes. These tips can be summarized as follow: (1) get more sleep than the standard recommend…
View article: 1063 Parents vs. Childcare Workers: Napping Beliefs Across Ages 1 to 5
1063 Parents vs. Childcare Workers: Napping Beliefs Across Ages 1 to 5 Open
Introduction Sleep beliefs are critical drivers of children’s sleep practices; however, research has predominantly focused on nocturnal sleep. Little is known about beliefs surrounding napping, especially during the preschool years when ch…
View article: 0345 The Moderating Effect of Screen Time on the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sleep in Young Athletes
0345 The Moderating Effect of Screen Time on the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Sleep in Young Athletes Open
Introduction Studies have emphasized the significance of sleep in performance and well-being of young athletes. Physical activity has been shown to improve various aspects of sleep in adolescents, including sleep quality. Yet, excessive sc…
View article: 0771 An Innovative Intervention on Parental Sleep Beliefs and Practices: Its Effects on Children's Short-Term Sleep
0771 An Innovative Intervention on Parental Sleep Beliefs and Practices: Its Effects on Children's Short-Term Sleep Open
Introduction Inadequate parental sleep beliefs and practices have been associated with the development and maintenance of sleep difficulties in children. Disrupted sleep at a young age leads to adverse child outcomes and affects parents' s…
View article: 0775 Differences in subjective sleep measures in mothers and fathers of premature infants: A preliminary study
0775 Differences in subjective sleep measures in mothers and fathers of premature infants: A preliminary study Open
Introduction It has been documented that newborn’s sleep is strongly associated with maternal and paternal sleep. However, mothers seem to be more affected by their infant’s sleep than fathers. These associations are not well known in fami…
View article: 0191 SLEEP DIFFICULTIES AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES
0191 SLEEP DIFFICULTIES AND SLEEP DISORDERS IN ADOLESCENT ATHLETES Open
Introduction Recent studies have shown that sleep difficulties are highly prevalent in professional and elite athletes. Unfamiliar sleeping environments when travelling, high training loads, early morning training, competitive anxiety, etc…
View article: 0172 Canadian varsity athletes’ sleep and mental health: preliminary analyses
0172 Canadian varsity athletes’ sleep and mental health: preliminary analyses Open
Introduction Because of their double reality of university student and athlete, varsity athletes are particularly at risk of having sleep difficulties, but also depression and anxiety symptoms. To this day, there is almost no data availabl…
View article: 0009 Circadian Athletic Performance Variations When Travelling in the Canadian Football League
0009 Circadian Athletic Performance Variations When Travelling in the Canadian Football League Open
Introduction Previous studies have shown a circadian disadvantage in professional sports with teams traveling westward. This effect has been attributed to the circadian clock, core body temperature and associated decline in sports performa…
View article: Dream content and depressive symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum
Dream content and depressive symptoms during pregnancy and postpartum Open
• More negative dreams are experienced by depressed pregnant women and new mothers. • Postpartum negative dream content predicts postpartum depressive symptoms. • Dreams can reflect waking-life concerns for future and new mothers. • Dreams…
View article: 300 The Use of Sleep Aids in Young Athletes and Non-Athletes: An Exploratory Study
300 The Use of Sleep Aids in Young Athletes and Non-Athletes: An Exploratory Study Open
Introduction Studies have shown that sleep in adolescents is characterized by sleep disturbances. Many teens resort to prescribed or nonprescribed medication to alleviate their sleep difficulties. Research suggests that sport and physical …
View article: 669 Increased Nightmares During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Role of Resilience and Emotions
669 Increased Nightmares During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Role of Resilience and Emotions Open
Introduction COVID-19 had a tremendous impact on many aspects of our lives and has caused an increase in stress and mental health issues in many people. We have recently found that there was an increase in nightmares during the pandemic in…
View article: 216 Resilience, sleep difficulties, and subjective sleep quality during COVID-19
216 Resilience, sleep difficulties, and subjective sleep quality during COVID-19 Open
Introduction We have shown in a previous study that despite significant improvements in sleep patterns and sleep duration during COVID-19 in teens and young adults, only teens reported better sleep quality and satisfaction. Moreover, sleep…
View article: 0938 Sleep, Perfectionism and Cognitive Anxiety in Sports: An Exploratory Study
0938 Sleep, Perfectionism and Cognitive Anxiety in Sports: An Exploratory Study Open
Introduction Perfectionism has been related to cognitive anxiety in sports. The bidirectional association between sleep and anxiety has also been well studied. However, the relationship between sleep habits, anxiety and perfectionism in ph…
View article: 0931 Parenting Stress Can Be Predicted by Parent and Child Sleep, and Can Be Reduced by an Intervention Targeting Child Sleep in Vulnerable Families
0931 Parenting Stress Can Be Predicted by Parent and Child Sleep, and Can Be Reduced by an Intervention Targeting Child Sleep in Vulnerable Families Open
Introduction Studies suggest that family intervention programs should consider different sources of parenting stress (PS). Knowing that child sleep has an impact on PS, this study aimed to examine if a child sleep intervention can affect P…
View article: 0191 Social Jetlag and Sleep Habits on Weekends Moderate the Relationship Between Personal Standards Perfectionism and Academic Performance in Young Athletes
0191 Social Jetlag and Sleep Habits on Weekends Moderate the Relationship Between Personal Standards Perfectionism and Academic Performance in Young Athletes Open
Introduction Research suggests that young athletes may present different levels of perfectionism, which affect sport and academic performances. Sleep is also a variable that can affects grades. The aim of the present study was to investiga…
View article: 0933 Preschoolers Sleep Explains Parent Cognitions and Parenting Behaviors
0933 Preschoolers Sleep Explains Parent Cognitions and Parenting Behaviors Open
Introduction Children sleep is influenced by biological and socio-environmental factors. The contribution of various bedtime practices on child sleep is now well established. Emerging literature now seeks to understand the influence of mor…
View article: 0336 The Relationship Between Chronotype, Sleep and Sport Motivation in Adolescents
0336 The Relationship Between Chronotype, Sleep and Sport Motivation in Adolescents Open
Introduction Studies have shown that sleep affects physical performance and certain aspects of motivation in general. Even though it is well known that adolescents are generally sleep deprived, very few studies have investigated the impact…
View article: 0202 Chronotype Moderates the Relationship Between Personality and Academic Performance in Young Athletes
0202 Chronotype Moderates the Relationship Between Personality and Academic Performance in Young Athletes Open
Introduction Recent studies have shown that chronotype is associated with personality in adolescents. Other studies suggest that athletes are more conscientious, and that this personality trait is associated with higher academic performanc…