In the background of the Florida Panthers’ arduous Stanley Cup victory, the Boston Celtics’ dominating Finals performance, and Scottie Scheffler’s magical PGA Tour are a series of carefully crafted habits. Every element of an athlete’s routine is broken down to a science: their eating [...]
Jet lag — it's the unwelcome guest that often accompanies long-distance travel, leaving us feeling disoriented and fatigued. Whether you're a frequent flyer or embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime journey, understanding how to mitigate jet lag's effects is essential for a successful trip. Understanding jet [...]
America's trucking industry is the lifeblood of the nation's economy, ensuring goods are delivered to their destinations. However, the trucking industry faces a challenge that jeopardizes the well-being of truckers and the safety of all drivers: a shortage of truck parking. As truckers spend [...]
A new report from the National Transportation Safety Board concludes that sleep problems played a role in a deadly train derailment last December. The report is a reminder that drowsiness can be a safety threat for any form of travel. On Dec. 1, 2013, [...]
A new report suggests that drowsy flying can be as deadly as drowsy driving. The report describes a National Transportation Safety Board investigation of a February 2013 plane crash. The NTSB final report concludes that a sleepy pilot was flying the business plane. The [...]
As 2013 comes to an end, we take a look back at our top sleep-related stories of the year. Counting down from No. 5, these are the articles on Sleepeducation.com that received the most views in 2013: 5. Sleepless in Japan Maybe a comfy [...]
I lay awake in a cramped fiberglass box, sleepless from the echoes of snoring that surrounded me. An alarm clock seemed to go off every time I started to fall asleep. I had made a terrible mistake in the name of adventure. Throughout my [...]
A new study shows that mathematical models can be used to design effective treatment schedules for jet lag. These models simulate the body's internal circadian clock and its effect on human performance. The study tested a new algorithm called the “circadian adjustment method.” It was implemented with [...]
