by drcatherinedarley | Jun 9, 2010 | behavioral treatment, optimal sleep, sleep, Uncategorized
How Can We Use this Information? First off, think back to a time that you were really well rested. It may be on a vacation or holiday break, before the kids were born, while unemployed, or if you’re lucky, in the last week or two. Then answer these questions: –...
by drcatherinedarley | Jun 8, 2010 | behavioral treatment, fatigue, optimal sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation, Uncategorized
In June 2009, Drs. Basner and Dinges published an article titled “Dubious Bargain: Trading Sleep for Leno and Letterman.” Is this something you can relate to- staying up late to watch your favorite show even when you know you’re tired? The relationship between...
by drcatherinedarley | Jun 2, 2010 | driving safety, fatigue
Other blogposts have discussed drowsy driving, and this month a new research study updated this work. The study measured how sleepy individuals were, and how many auto accidents they had. The Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) to measure sleepiness was done on 618...
