According to a new study, the new safety regulations for truck drivers are proving to be effective in preventing fatigue and drowsy driving. Drivers are required increase their break time for sleep in between shifts. Regulation states that one duty or “cycle” is considered driving 60-70 hours in the last 7-8 days, afterwards truck drivers […]
Archive | February, 2014
Studies: Sleep Duration Linked To Depression Risk
According to two new studies, the amount of sleep you get every night may have a significant effect on your risk for depression. Sleeping too little, and too much, was linked to depression in adults, while sleeping too little was linked to depression in adolescents. Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin, University of […]
What You Should Know About Talking In Your Sleep
For some people conversation doesn’t simply cease during their bedtime. Sleep talking, or somniloquy, is a sleep disorder in which an unconscious person talks while they sleep. Interestingly, it ranges in severity with some sleepers communicating when talked to, while others communicate without being triggered; it can be gibberish, rants that don’t make sense or […]
FDA Approves New Drug To Regulate Circadian Rhythm
Vanda Pharmaceuticals intends on bringing better sleep to thousands of people across the United States. Their new drug, Hetlioz was just very recently approved by U.S health regulators. Hetlioz will be used to regulate the natural internal body clocks, or circadian rhythms, of patients who are blind, helping the sleep better with a normal sleep […]
Sleeping Better While Keeping Your Waistline in Check
Making the commitment to sleep 7-9 hours every night can be a significant boost to your overall health and well-being. Studies have shown sleep deprivation is a sure way to pack on unwanted pounds, leading people to consume at least 500 calories more than people who have had sufficient sleep. Eating more healthy foods can […]
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