Working Nights

Testing Your Sleepiness

Published on 2012-02-14 09:25:12

Do you really know when you are sleepy…too sleepy to drive or perform an activity? This question is front and center as people are getting fewer hours of sleep each night than ever before. Studies show that consistently getting too little sleep poses long term health risks, but do a few nights of little [...]

New Information about Sleep and Shift Work

Published on 2011-12-11 18:25:09

In situations where fatigue is a factor, decisions should be made by teams rather than individuals when possible.

Seratonin Levels Feed Anger

Published on 2011-10-05 08:52:44

Many studies have shown that low levels of serotonin are also associated with anger, depression and anxiety. Fluctuations of serotonin levels in the brain, which often occur when someone hasn’t eaten or is feeling stressed, affect brain regions that enable people to regulate anger. So when stressed or hungry, people are often unable [...]

New Research Shift Workers Should Be Aware of…….

Published on 2011-09-24 18:41:33

Read on if you are interested in identifying whether you might have heart disease, learn about a possible new way to treat sleep apnea, or hear more about sleep disorders

Preventing Cardiovascular Events

Published on 2011-09-11 19:16:21

Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Several studies have reported a higher prevalence of coronary risk factors among rotating shift workers.

Have Heartburn during the Nightshift?

Published on 2011-09-06 12:17:59

A team of researchers recruited 350 people to look at whether their nighttime eating habits predicted their risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Studies have indicated that shift workers appear to have increased risk of gastrointestinal symptoms and peptic ulcer disease.

Beware of the Brownies!

Published on 2011-08-16 14:38:02

Baked World markets a brownie called Lazy Larry; they are filled with melatonin, a naturally occurring compound often used to treat sleep disorders.

IS SNORING…….

Published on 2011-05-17 08:53:43

Snoring may indicate a more serious health condition, such as sleep apnea where your airways are so obstructed that you stop or nearly stop breathing as you sleep.

What is Enough Sleep?

Published on 2011-04-19 14:17:47

Sleep is an often discussed subject, as most of us say and think we do not get enough. But what is enough and what does happens when we are sleep deprived?

Is Time Alone Good for You?

Published on 2011-03-06 10:26:28

Shift workers get time for solitude from their work schedules. Use it well.