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Do you have trouble sleeping? Do you feel tired during the day? Many Americans have sleep problems and often don't realize that these problems can be managed. To help identify what may be affecting your ability to get good sleep, record your sleep habits and experiences in this Sleep Diary...
Take this simple quiz and find out. Just circle “True” or “False” for each of the following statements, and check your answers on the second page:
There is no relationship between one’s sleep and work schedule and risk of being involved in a...This presentation outlines the following:
The importance and benefits of sleepSleep deprivation and its consequencesThe prevalence, symptoms, and treatments for major sleep problems/disordersTips for healthy sleepInformation on sleep apnea and ...Check if any of the following apply to you:
Snore loudlyYou or others have observed that you stop breathing or gasp for breath during sleepFeel sleepy or doze off while watching TV, reading, driving, or engaged in daily activitiesHave difficulty sleeping three nights per...As a commercial driver, you know the dangers of sleep deprivation on the road. Good sleep plays a vital role in keeping you alert and safe on the job. So, if you’re having trouble sleeping, it’s important to discuss these problems with your family and doctor.
Most sleep problems...
Sleep apnea not only causes problems on the roads for commercial motor vehicle drivers, it also leads to an increase in blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease – the nation’s number one killer. Studies suggest that people with sleep apnea are twice as likely to have high blood...
Heavy snoring ... pauses in breathing, then gasps for air. Sound familiar? As many as 18 million Americans (including many commercial truck and motorcoach drivers) experience these symptoms while sleeping—signs of a serious, potentially life-threatening disorder called sleep apnea. Yet many...
Loud snoring on a nightly basis is nothing to joke about. Chances are snoring frequently disturbs your sleep as well as the sleep of others in the household, who, because of their interrupted sleep, may be prone to feeling sleepy during the day. But more importantly, while most snoring is...
Basic Plan for Drivers to Improve Motorcoach Passenger Safety Awareness