Drowsy Driving: Asleep at the Wheel
CDC.gov – Drowsy Driving Drive alert and stay unhurt. Learn the risks of drowsy driving and how to protect yourself. In an effort to reduce the number of sleep-related crashes and save lives, November 1-8, 2015 has been named Drowsy Driving Prevention Week by the National Sleep Foundation. The Drowsy Driving Problem Drowsy driving is a major problem in the United States. The risk, danger, and often tragic results of drowsy driving are alarming. Drowsy driving is the dangerous combination of driving and sleepiness or fatigue. This usually happens when a driver has not slept enough, but it can also …
How to know if you got a good night’s sleep
Kevin Loria | Feb. 2, 2017 | BusinessInsider.com When someone asks how you slept, it’s a question that can be surprisingly difficult to answer. Sure, you might say “not enough;” or perhaps, “I tossed and turned;” or if you’re lucky, “I was out;” but how good or bad was that night’s rest really? And people want to know. That’s why there’s a big market for apps and devices that help evaluate sleep quality. But it seems like something we should be able to give a scientifically valid answer to without additional equipment. Now, thanks to some recently published guidance from …