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Don’t drive drowsy

October 22, 2024

Which workers are more at risk of drowsy driving? According to the National Sleep Foundation, it’s shift workers, people who work long hours, long-haul truck drivers, and business workers who spend many hours on the road each day or might be jet-lagged.

Get your best sleep

January 22, 2024

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It can be difficult to get good sleep in our fast-paced world. But following a healthy sleep pattern can improve your quality of life, the National Sleep Foundation says.

Tired? Don’t get behind the wheel

October 23, 2022

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Drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 U.S. deaths annually, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and you’re three times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle-related crash if you’re driving tired.

Shift work: Tips for dealing with fatigue

January 23, 2022

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For employees who work rotating or night shifts, remaining alert can be especially challenging when the body’s circadian clock is compromised – that is, the body is active when it believes it should be resting.

Survey finds average U.S. adult feels tired at least three days a week

March 19, 2020

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Washington — If you’re feeling tired, you’re not alone. On average, U.S. adults feel sleepy three days a week – affecting their mood, mental acuity, productivity and more, results of a recent survey suggest.

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week set for Nov. 3-10

October 29, 2019

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Washington — The National Sleep Foundation is stressing the importance of being alert and well-rested behind the wheel, as road safety advocates prepare to recognize Drowsy Driving Prevention Week Nov. 3-10.

Teens sleeping fewer hours: study

February 18, 2015

Teens are getting less sleep now than they did 20 years ago, according to a recent study from Columbia University.

Getting enough sleep? Experts update recommendations

February 4, 2015

Sleep is necessary for good health, and the National Sleep Foundation has updated its recommendations for how long people should sleep.

Sleep foundation criticizes trucker screening bill

October 7, 2013

Arlington, VA – The National Sleep Foundation, which advocates research and treatment of sleep disorders, has come out against a Senate bill (S. 1537) that could prevent or delay new requirements for mandatory screening of truck and bus drivers to detect obstructive sleep apnea.