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sleep-wake patterns
Also known as: sleeping patterns, sleep pattern, sleep-wake patterns, sleep patterns
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Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective link.springer.com Feb 5, 2025 18 facts
claimCurrent literature has not yet resolved key features of sleep patterns, such as the role of napping in early or later life, or how sleep patterns reflect potential health conditions and contribute to the development or progression of chronic disease.
claimEndogenous and exogenous factors modulate sleep patterns, influencing behaviors that support or hinder the ability to obtain healthy sleep.
claimBajoghli et al. (2013) found evidence for similarities in sleep patterns and psychological functioning between adolescent children and their parents in northeastern Iran, published in the Journal of Adolescence.
claimIn infancy, sleep patterns are shaped by family context, environmental influences, and circadian development, with consistent bedtime routines and circadian alignment helping to promote good sleep.
claimSleep patterns and neurophysiology undergo dynamic changes across the human lifespan.
referenceBathory and Tomopoulos (2017) reviewed sleep regulation, physiology, development, duration, patterns, and sleep hygiene specifically for infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children.
claimSleep pattern changes in midlife, particularly for women, are associated with potential health risks.
claimMothers are more likely to experience sleep disruptions in relation to their children’s sleep disruptions compared to fathers, whose sleep is less strongly associated with their children’s sleep patterns, likely due to the prevalence of maternal care-taking roles in regions such as Hong Kong and Iran.
claimSleep patterns exhibit the most dynamic age-related changes in duration and timing during the developmental period from infancy through late adolescence, according to 'Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective'.
claimIn the review 'Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective', sleep patterns are defined as the natural cycle of wake and sleep over 24 hours, regulated by the circadian rhythm and neurobiological systems responsible for sleep/wake transitions.
referenceA 2017 systematic review by Becker et al. examined the relationship between intraindividual variability of sleep/wake patterns and child/adolescent functioning.
claimSleep patterns undergo significant changes in older adulthood, some of which occur independently of medical comorbidities associated with aging.
claimMulti-wave longitudinal studies on sleep patterns face challenges related to cost, time, and participant retention.
claimDuring childhood (ages 6 to 11 years), sleep patterns remain relatively stable, primarily influenced by school schedules, extracurricular activities, and parental bedtime enforcement.
referenceMorales-Muñoz et al. (2020) analyzed the longitudinal associations between temperament and sleep patterns during the first year of an infant's life.
referenceMiner and Kryger (2017) examined sleep patterns in the aging population in Sleep Medicine Clinics.
measurementIn the study by Tham et al., the short-variable group began with the lowest sleep duration in infancy and increased as toddlers, but remained significantly lower in total duration than the long-sleep groups at 18 and 24 months; by age 4, total overnight sleep duration converged across all groups, though the short-variable group continued to exhibit the highest variability in sleep patterns.
claimThe authors of 'Sleep Across the Lifespan: A Neurobehavioral Perspective' distinguish sleep patterns from sleep behaviors by noting that patterns refer to endogenous factors impacting sleep, while behaviors refer to external actions an individual takes (such as sleep scheduling) and external factors (such as neighborhood safety) that influence sleep.
Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and ... - NCBI ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 11 facts
claimA 10-year follow-up study from NHANES I by Qureshi et al. (1997) examined the relationship between habitual sleep patterns and the risk for stroke and coronary heart disease.
claimNeurodegeneration in brain regions involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle causes abnormalities that affect sleep patterns.
referenceMurphy, Badia, Myers, Boecker, and Wright found that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) affect normal sleep patterns in humans, as published in Physiology and Behavior in 1994.
referenceThe National Sleep Foundation published the 2005 Sleep in America Poll, which summarized findings on sleep patterns.
referenceBroughton R and Baron R published a study titled 'Sleep patterns in the intensive care unit and on the ward after acute myocardial infarction' in Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology in 1978 (Volume 45, Issue 3, pages 348–360).
claimInfections caused by bacterial strains, viruses, and parasites may result in changes to sleep patterns.
claimSleep patterns are affected by abnormalities caused by neurodegeneration in brain regions involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.
claimHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection alters sleep patterns, causing individuals to spend increased time in slow-wave sleep (SWS) during the second half of the night.
claimThe specific type of bacterial infection affects sleep pattern alterations, with gram-negative bacteria inducing enhanced sleep more rapidly than gram-positive bacteria.
claimRisk factors for sleep-related epilepsy include stress, sleep deprivation, other sleep disorders, and irregular sleep-wake rhythms.
claimMicrobes can modulate sleep patterns.
Investigating the impact of sleep quality on cognitive functions ... frontiersin.org 10 facts
claimDifferences in sleep quality and cognitive performance between students in Tokyo and London may reflect variations in circadian alignment and sleep-wake patterns across the two cultural contexts.
claimLifestyle factors including social jetlag, exposure to electronic devices before bed, and irregular work schedules can disrupt sleep patterns and impair cognitive performance.
claimStudents in London experience a more harmonious approach to work-life integration, which facilitates improved sleep patterns compared to students in Tokyo.
claimThere is a bidirectional relationship between sleep quality and mental health, where poor sleep quality can exacerbate mental health symptoms and mental health disorders can disrupt sleep patterns.
claimUniversity students in London may possess more flexible sleep-wake patterns compared to other populations, which may allow them to maintain better circadian alignment and protect their cognitive function.
claimStudents in London possess more flexible sleep-wake patterns compared to students in Tokyo, which allows them to maintain better circadian alignment and protect their cognitive function.
claimActigraphy quantifies movement to gather objective data on sleep patterns but fails to encompass the full spectrum of sleep architecture or disturbances that could influence cognitive performance.
claimLondon's vibrant nightlife and the prevalence of irregular work schedules disrupt sleep patterns and desynchronize circadian rhythms.
referenceThe study emphasizes the essential impact of sleep quality on cognitive functioning in university students and identifies notable cultural differences between Tokyo and London that affect sleep patterns and mental health outcomes.
claimDisruptions in sleep patterns can significantly impair the memory consolidation process, leading to deficits in both declarative memory (facts and events) and procedural memory (skills and tasks), according to Menzies et al. (2025).
Assess Your Sleep Needs - Division of Sleep Medicine sleep.hms.harvard.edu 2 facts
claimRecommendations for infants younger than 4 months are not provided due to a wide range of normal variation in sleep duration and patterns, and insufficient evidence regarding associations with health outcomes.
procedureA sleep diary is a tool used in sleep research and clinical settings to help individuals track sleep patterns, including bedtimes, wake times, total sleep hours, nighttime awakenings, daytime naps, and feelings of alertness upon waking.
Associations Between Sleep Duration and Cognitive Function ... humanfactors.jmir.org 2 facts
How much sleep do you actually need? - Harvard Health health.harvard.edu Oct 30, 2023 2 facts
claimHuman sleep patterns naturally change over time, meaning sleep in one's 50s and 60s often differs from sleep in one's 20s.
quoteZhou states: "It is common for people struggling with their sleep to try to get more sleep by staying in bed longer, but this disrupts their sleep patterns and diminishes their sleep quality."
Short- and long-term health consequences of sleep disruption dovepress.com May 19, 2017 2 facts
referenceThe study 'Association between sleep patterns and daytime functioning in children with insomnia: the contribution of parent-reported frequency of night waking and wake time after sleep onset' by Velten-Schurian, Hautzinger, Poets, and Schlarb was published in Sleep Medicine in 2010.
referenceThe study 'Sleep-wake patterns and sleep disturbance among Hong Kong Chinese adolescents' by Chung and Cheung was published in the journal Sleep in 2008.
Sleep Deprivation, Sleep Disorders, and Chronic Disease - CDC cdc.gov Aug 31, 2023 2 facts
referenceA study titled 'Are sleep patterns influenced by race/ethnicity — a marker of relative advantage or disadvantage? Evidence to date' was published in Nature and Science of Sleep in 2019.
claimSleep health is defined as a multifaceted concept of sleep–wakefulness patterns tailored to personal, societal, and environmental needs that promotes overall well-being, encompassing not just the amount of sleep but also the timing, regularity, satisfaction, and efficiency of sleep.
4.2 Sleep & Why We Sleep – Introductory Psychology opentext.wsu.edu 2 facts
claimThe predatory risk hypothesis of sleep posits that sleep patterns in humans and other animals evolved as an adaptive response to the increased risks posed by predators during darkness.
claimIt is hypothesized that different species have evolved distinct sleep patterns in response to their unique evolutionary pressures, suggesting sleep may not serve a single universally adaptive function.
Circadian Neuroscience: Investigating Neural Mechanisms and ... frontiersin.org Jan 28, 2026 2 facts
Andropause Explained: Why Men 40+ Should Talk About Hormones ... health.stonybrookmedicine.edu Nov 12, 2025 1 fact
procedureThe diagnosis process for andropause typically involves a healthcare professional asking about symptoms such as fatigue, mood shifts, sleep pattern changes, reduced muscle mass, increased body fat, and reduced libido or sexual function.
Sleep in Disorders of Consciousness: A Brief Overview on a Still ... pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov Feb 7, 2023 1 fact
claimThe review article titled 'Sleep in Disorders of Consciousness: A Brief Overview on a Still ...' aims to investigate the anatomo-physiological basis of the sleep/wake cycle, as well as the main sleep patterns and sleep disorders in patients with disorders of consciousness.
Chronic Inflammation: How to Test For it and Prevent it medichecks.com Jan 31, 2024 1 fact
claimIrregular sleeping patterns increase the risk of chronic inflammation, while good quality sleep strengthens the immune system and supports healing.
Understanding Male Hormonal Changes: A Complete Guide (2025) coremedicalwellness.com Oct 21, 2025 1 fact
claimIn men, hormones regulate energy levels, metabolism, muscle mass, bone density, sexual function, libido, mood, cognitive function, body composition, weight, stress response, and sleep patterns.
How sleep affects mental health (and vice versa) - Stanford Medicine med.stanford.edu Aug 11, 2025 1 fact
perspectiveZeitzer suggests that while teenagers sleeping until 2:00 PM on weekends is not an ideal sleep pattern, it is often necessary because they require that sleep.
How Much Sleep Do You Need? - Sleep Foundation sleepfoundation.org Jul 11, 2025 1 fact
claimThe Sleep Foundation suggests that using tools like sleep diaries or sleep trackers can help individuals identify trends in their sleep patterns and the resulting effects on daytime functioning.
Acute v chronic inflammation in the body: what's the difference? cbhs.com.au Mar 20, 2020 1 fact
claimIrregular sleep patterns are linked to an increase in inflammation in the body.
Sleep Deprivation: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & Stages my.clevelandclinic.org Aug 11, 2022 1 fact
procedureActigraphy involves wearing a watch-like device to track sleep patterns, which is used to diagnose circadian rhythm disorders by identifying atypical sleep cycles.
Sleep duration, chronotype, health and lifestyle factors ... bmjpublichealth.bmj.com 1 fact
claimThe authors of the study 'Sleep duration, chronotype, health and lifestyle factors ...' analyze the influence of demographic, lifestyle, and comorbidity factors on the relationship between sleep patterns and cognitive function by treating these factors as potential covariates.
How Lack of Sleep Impacts Cognitive Performance and Focus sleepfoundation.org Jul 29, 2025 1 fact
claimSleep patterns impact the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.
Why Did Sleep Evolve? | Scientific American scientificamerican.com Jan 1, 2013 1 fact
claimSleep patterns across species may enhance survival by optimizing the timing of activity and idleness while also allowing organisms to maintain the most agile brains.
How Testosterone Changes Affect Men's Health as You Age columbiadoctors.org Dec 16, 2025 1 fact
claimPhysical symptoms frequently reported by men experiencing hormonal changes include decreased energy and stamina, reduced muscle mass and strength, increased abdominal fat, changes in sexual function such as erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, changes in sleep patterns, night sweats, reduced bone density, and changes in body hair or skin.
Improvement in sleep duration was associated with higher cognitive ... aging-us.com Oct 20, 2020 1 fact
referenceThe study 'Modelling changes in sleep timing and duration across the lifespan: changes in circadian rhythmicity or sleep homeostasis?' published in Sleep Medicine Reviews in 2016 examines the mechanisms behind changes in sleep patterns throughout the human lifespan.