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Graveyard Shift – Tips for Shiftworkers

Shiftworkers often feel like they have permanent jet lag. In today’s fast paced society shiftwork cannot be avoided. The following tips will help you deal with the effects of shiftwork. If you have to work rotating shifts, then make sure … Continue reading

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Drowsy Driving – Drowsy Driving Can be Just as Bad as Driving Drunk!

Tips to Help You Stay Alert Behind the Wheel If you are planning a road trip, keep in mind that sleepiness will: Slow down your reaction time Decrease your awareness of what is going on around you, and Impair your … Continue reading

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Caffeine – Beware the Insidious Nature of Caffeine!

Part I: Coffee, It’s How it All Starts I give numerous talks about sleep and fatigue. What happens when you talk about sleep and fatigue? Very predictably, people become sleepy, especially during my afternoon talks. Right when audiences‘ circadian rhythms … Continue reading

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