
Fighting Fatigue and Sleepiness On the Road
1.FACT: Caffeine Provides a Mild Boost Whether in the form of coffee, soft drinks, or gum, caffeine can briefly increase alertness. Keep in mind
1.FACT: Caffeine Provides a Mild Boost Whether in the form of coffee, soft drinks, or gum, caffeine can briefly increase alertness. Keep in mind
1.Fewer Accidents Sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 highway crashes a year. Nodding off at the wheel isn’t the only problem. A lack of
1.Will It Happen to Me? The short answer is more than likely yes — at least to some extent. Most of us will gradually
1.Injury or Pressure Changes A serious head injury can dislocate your middle-ear bones or damage nerves and cause permanent hearing loss. Sudden changes in
1.Medicine The list includes antibiotics, antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cancer drugs, diuretics, and high doses of aspirin. Usually the higher the dose, the
1.Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring Myth. Snoring can be a symptom of the sleep disorder, but there’s a big difference between the two. People
1.Network Administrator The Internet has also created a new demand for shift workers. Network administrators make sure that Web-based services are available to users
1.Back Pain Whether you work outside pushing a mower or in a cube pushing paper, your back can take a beating. Who has time
1.Age-Related Sleep Problems As you get older, you’re likely to notice changes in your sleeping patterns. You may find it harder to get to
1.Earlobe Crease Also called “Frank’s sign” (after the doctor who first noticed it), a diagonal crease in your lobe may be a sign of
1.FACT: Caffeine Provides a Mild Boost Whether in the form of coffee, soft drinks, or gum, caffeine can briefly increase alertness. Keep in mind
1.Fewer Accidents Sleepy drivers cause at least 100,000 highway crashes a year. Nodding off at the wheel isn’t the only problem. A lack of
1.Will It Happen to Me? The short answer is more than likely yes — at least to some extent. Most of us will gradually
1.Injury or Pressure Changes A serious head injury can dislocate your middle-ear bones or damage nerves and cause permanent hearing loss. Sudden changes in
1.Medicine The list includes antibiotics, antidepressants, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), cancer drugs, diuretics, and high doses of aspirin. Usually the higher the dose, the
1.Sleep Apnea Is Just Snoring Myth. Snoring can be a symptom of the sleep disorder, but there’s a big difference between the two. People
1.Network Administrator The Internet has also created a new demand for shift workers. Network administrators make sure that Web-based services are available to users
1.Back Pain Whether you work outside pushing a mower or in a cube pushing paper, your back can take a beating. Who has time
1.Age-Related Sleep Problems As you get older, you’re likely to notice changes in your sleeping patterns. You may find it harder to get to
1.Earlobe Crease Also called “Frank’s sign” (after the doctor who first noticed it), a diagonal crease in your lobe may be a sign of