Is there a perfect time to take a nap?
July 29, 2010 by sleepfoundation
Filed under Drowsy Driving in the News
It’s true that napping can help restore alertness, enhance performance, and reduce mistakes and accidents. In spite of these benefits, napping isn’t always the best option for everyone.
Treating Sleep Apnea – A Good Idea for Truckers
April 28, 2010 by sleepfoundation
Filed under Drowsy Driving in the News
According to a recent study, treating obstructive sleep apnea is beneficial to truck driver’s health and their health insurance budget. Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder in which breathing is briefly and repeatedly interrupted during sleep. The “apnea” in sleep apnea refers to a breathing pause that lasts at least ten seconds. After examining the insurance claims records of 156 truck drivers who received continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) and
