A recent study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine reveals that obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) severity is 18% higher on Saturdays than midweek, a phenomenon termed 'social apnea.' Conducted between January 2020 and September 2023, the study involved over 70,000 adults and utilized an FDA-cleared under-mattress device to track sleep patterns. Results indicate heightened OSA severity among younger men and those experiencing weekend sleep catch-up and social jetlag, suggesting significant day-of-week influences on sleep health.

Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine