Mar 21, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep tips
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine explores the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, an estimated 16.5 percent of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States involved a fatigued driver. As the leading...
Mar 19, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep tips
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine explores the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, an estimated 16.5 percent of all motor vehicle crashes in the United States involved a fatigued driver. As the leading...
Mar 13, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Articles
As a leading advocate for safe transportation through rested and alert commercial operators, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine is now offering a free online presentation for truckers describing the signs, causes and effects of driver fatigue and some strategies...
Mar 11, 2013 | Sleep and Driving, Sleep Disorder
Driver fatigue is a reality for many truckers, who frequently work outside the typical nine-to-five schedule. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports an estimated 16.5 percent of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. involve a fatigued driver. Reduced...
Mar 7, 2013 | Sleep Disorder
An introduction to home sleep testing for obstructive sleep apnea. Sensors connected to your body collect information about how you breathe while you sleep in the comfort of your home. A physician will recommend a sleep test if he or she suspects you have sleep apnea....