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Discussing the role of sleep in our 21st century society.

How can employers encourage healthy sleep culture in the workplace?

What can employers to to embrace healthy sleep culture

Do you know if your team members get a good 8 hours’ sleep every night and wake up refreshed and ready for the day? If the answer is no, or … Read more

ASMR: can this viral Youtube craze really help you to sleep better?

the science of ASMR and sleep

The market for sleep aids is growing by leaps and bounds. In 2015 we spent about $41 billion on sleep-related products , and the number is expected to nearly double by … Read more

The economic cost of sleep: a Q&A with Marco Hafner

the economics of sleep - interview with Marco Hafner

Introduction When Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb was granted a patent in 1880, little did the world realise that such a small invention had the potential to forever disrupt the … Read more

Snoozing in Scandinavia: how to sleep like a Viking

Sleep in Scandinavia

You’ve been infatuated with handsome Vikings on the History Channel; intrigued (and depressed) by Nordic-noir crime novels; you may have been tempted by the avant-garde New Nordic Kitchen or inspired … Read more

How sleep loss can start arguments at work

Sleep loss and arguments at work

We all love hardworking employees, colleagues, or bosses. But sometimes there’s just not enough time to get things done. So, to catch up on work, you sacrifice sleep. Then, you … Read more

5 new buzzwords of sleep. How many do you know?

5 new buzzwords of sleep

Buzzwords: can’t live with ’em, can’t live without … actually, unless you’re a corporate climber looking to move the needle on your benchmark optics, you absolutely can live without ’em. … Read more

Energy drinks: the enemy of sleep?

sleep and energy drinks

Coffee is the legal high of our times. When there’s too much to do and too little time to sleep, a cup of Joe is the standard go-to for that extra … Read more

How does sleep loss affect your view of right and wrong?

Sleep and ethical behavior

Research suggests that sleep quality has a profound influence on your moral reasoning and ethical behavior. Moral agency. It’s one of those phrases philosophy graduates like to sprinkle into conversation to appear clever. … Read more

Would you trust a doctor who’s been awake for 28 hours?

Trainee doctors face hikes in working hours

Helen is a medical intern in her first year of on the job training. She’s at the end of a 16-hour stretch, the 5th such shift during her week. Unsurprisingly she’s tired. … Read more

We can no longer ignore the problem of drowsy driving

The facts about drowsy driving

Here are some statistics for you to think about: 100,000 = Police-reported crashes 71,000 = Injuries 1,550 = Deaths Every year, these are the numbers directly related to driver fatigue … Read more

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