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Study Demonstrates Link Between Sleep Disturbances and Work Disability

Study Demonstrates Link Between Sleep Disturbances and Work Disability

In a study conducted by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Heath in collaboration with the University of Turku and London, a direct link was demonstrated in relation to sleep disturbances and work disability. It was found that sleep disturbances increase…

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Losing Sleep? Consider Turning Off That Laptop

Losing Sleep? Consider Turning Off That Laptop

With the use of new technology such as the iPad, we are actually fooling our brains into thinking the day is longer, thereby disrupting our sleeping patterns. When a device emits artificial light, our eye receptors tell our brain that…

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Don’t Forget to Spring Forward Saturday Evening!

Don’t Forget to Spring Forward Saturday Evening!

This weekends marks the time when we set our clocks ahead an hour to correspond with Daylight Savings Time. At approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 14th we will gain an additional hour of daylight for the spring/summer season to…

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Injury Increase Related to Daylight Savings Time

Injury Increase Related to Daylight Savings Time

On Sunday, March 14th, we will “spring forward” an hour ahead for Daylight Savings Time, a move to welcome the spring season with extended daylight hours. But did you know that the occasion marks an increased risk for…

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Eight Hours of Sleep Reduces Your Risk of Injuries

Eight Hours of Sleep Reduces Your Risk of Injuries

In today’s busy world, many people think that they can sneak a few more precious hours into the day simply by foregoing a little bit of sleep, either going to bed late or getting up early. But even a…

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The Effects of Shift Work

The Effects of Shift Work

Working in shifts is an industrial and manufacturing concept that has branched out into many other businesses over the past 100 years. Shift work allows a company to maximize its investment in…

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