Simulated Space Conditions Impair Sleep and Disrupt Biological Rhythms
Researchers investigated how sleep is impacted in simulated microgravity, highlighting challenges for astronaut health.
Researchers investigated how sleep is impacted in simulated microgravity, highlighting challenges for astronaut health.
A study in Japan analyzing 11 lifestyle habits of corporate employees found that insufficient sleep is the most significant factor leading to reduced work performance for both genders.
The VA proposes to revise the rating criteria for sleep apnea to primarily provide compensation more compatible with earning impairment.
A new power nap station has opened on Portugal’s A2 highway to combat road accidents caused by driver drowsiness.
Read MoreThe $4 million award from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute will allow researchers to identify key factors for the successful implementation of workplace sleep coaching to improve sleep health in Arizona firefighters.
Read MoreA new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign identifies predictors of sleep patterns in new mothers and infants.
Read MoreThe Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers de la Montérégie in Canada is offering its members free access to the services of HALEO, a professional virtual sleep clinic.
Read MoreResearchers used dashcam footage of real-world collisions involving large trucks to analyze driver “microsleep” and vehicle behavior.
Read MoreResearchers explored the influence of sleep deprivation on individuals involved in high-stakes investigations, uncovering its detrimental effects on investigative outcomes.
Read MoreThe long-term benefits of napping on the job could pay off in productivity improvements and higher employee retention, suggests a new study.
Read MoreInvestigators were surprised to learn that their hypothesis, which predicted a linear increase in fatigue with later shift start times, was not supported by the data they collected.
Read MoreWith long hours and rotating shifts, many health care workers experience short and poor-quality sleep, risking not only their own health and safety but also increasing the risk of making errors that can affect patient safety.
Read MoreThe study found up to 60% of the participants were at risk of developing sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea and shift work disorder.
Read MoreKUOW: Washington State University Spokane is in the midst of a series of studies of how sleep deprivation affects people in high stress, high risk jobs.
Read MoreMidwestern agricultural workers to investigate the quantity and quality of sleep among farmers and ranchers during peak and non-peak seasons.
Read More“By studying the impact of commercial technology for this demographic, the CU COMBAT Center will be able to provide an almost immediate solution backed by clinical data to improve the well-being of soldiers.”
Read MoreMen are more than twice as likely than women to report that their physical wellbeing is “excellent” or to report that their physical fitness, nutrition, or sleep habits have improved.
Read MoreAway teams playing in the afternoon allowed 5% more points and forced 13% more opponent turnovers than those playing in the evening.
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