Items Tagged with 'Fatigue management'

Bozeman, MT — Industries in which workers are prone to sleep loss should develop and adopt policies that prioritize sleep to ensure better daytime function and well-being, researchers say.

Ottawa, Ontario — Just 24 hours of sleep deprivation can significantly impact decision-making processes and may result in risky choices, researchers caution.

Washington — Citing high-profile transit incidents in which worker fatigue played a role, the Federal Transit Administration is considering minimum standards for hours of service and fatigue risk management programs for the industry.

Do you use your alarm’s snooze button every morning? If so, rest easy – it won’t harm your sleep quality and cognitive processes, results of a new study suggest.

Darien, IL — Not a fan of “springing forward” and “falling back” an hour every year? If so, you’re not alone.

London — Two-thirds of millennials say it’s impossible to unplug from their jobs, according to the results of a recent survey.

Want to help your teen get more sleep? Try establishing a nighttime routine and limiting the use of digital devices before bed, Australian researchers say.

University Park, PA — Using weekends to catch up on the sleep you didn’t get during the workweek isn’t a heart-healthy strategy, a new study claims.

Putting plants in your bedroom. Sleeping in 90-minute increments. Watching others livestream their sleep. These are just some of the viral “sleep hacks” trending on social media. Should you try them?

Fall is a time for new beginnings – particularly for college freshmen, many of whom will be living away from home. We take a look at some of the issues students may face being on their own – and what can be done to make college a positive time in their lives.