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fromBustle
2 days agoHow These Women Are Changing The Conversation Around Narcolepsy Type 1
Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is a neurological disorder affecting sleep regulation, often misdiagnosed, especially in women.
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fromEmployee Benefit News
2 weeks agoScreen time surges for desk workers, straining eyes and productivity
Desk workers average 99.2 hours of screen time weekly, causing eye strain that reduces productivity by nearly one full day per week, prompting employers to reassess health and benefits strategies.
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fromFast Company
4 weeks agoDaylight saving time starts Sunday. Here's 11 things you can do to adjust to losing an hour of sleep
Daylight saving time's spring forward shift disrupts the body's natural circadian rhythm, causing sleep deprivation lasting days and increasing risks of heart attacks, strokes, accidents, and mental health issues.
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fromInverse
2 months agoThe Long-Term Effects Of A Sleep Disorder That Often Goes Unnoticed
Sleep apnea is one of the most common - and most overlooked - sleep disorders. Millions of people live with it for years without realizing their nightly rest is being repeatedly disrupted, quietly affecting their health in ways that extend far beyond sleep. Once you know what to look for, the signs may sound familiar: getting a full eight hours yet waking up exhausted, struggling with daytime fatigue, irritability, and difficulty concentrating.
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fromFast Company
1 month agoMy employee was upset I told him to drive, not fly, for business travel
I manage a team of four. One of my staff members, Jeff, asked to go to a conference that was about a five-hour drive away. I approved the request as the conference would be good for his professional development. Three other staff members from our closely connected teams were also going. Jeff registered for the conference. A couple of weeks later, he asked me about booking a flight to it. I was surprised by this, as the conference was a reasonable driving distance. I explained that the department would rent a van and the attendees would drive there together. (Our department wants to minimize expenses when reasonable, so this is normal unless it doesn't make sense logistically or financially.) He pushed back with a couple of reasons that he wanted to fly, such as it would save time and he didn't feel comfortable driving.
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Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoThere are exactly 2 kinds of tired that people over 55 experience, one of them rest can fix and the other goes so deep that psychology says most people mistake it for depression when it's actually these 6 things - Silicon Canals
People over 55 often experience a deep, non-physical exhaustion from cumulative unprocessed disappointments that is distinct from ordinary fatigue or clinical depression.
Wellness
fromSilicon Canals
1 month agoIf you wake up exhausted even after 8 hours of sleep, your body might be trying to tell you something important - Silicon Canals
Eight hours of sleep does not guarantee restoration; sleep quality, stress-related hormone activity, environmental factors, and undiagnosed sleep disorders determine true rest.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoDeafening, draining and potentially deadly: are we facing a snoring epidemic?
When Matt Hillier was in his 20s, he went camping with a friend who was a nurse. In the morning she told him she had been shocked by the snoring coming from his tent. She basically said, For a 25-year-old non-smoker who's quite skinny, you snore pretty loudly,' says Hiller, now 32. The Guardian's journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more.
Medicine
fromInverse
2 months agoCan You Hack Your Sleep Apnea? Experts Say These Tools Might Help
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) causes repeated pauses or reductions in breathing throughout the night, triggering drops in blood oxygen and frequent mini-arousals that sabotage quality sleep. The condition affects an estimated 80 million Americans, yet roughly 80 percent of cases go undiagnosed. Left untreated, OSA has been linked to serious long-term consequences, including heart disease, cognitive decline, diabetes, and an increased risk of car and workplace accidents driven by chronic fatigue.
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