National Sleep Foundation

During the holiday season you might be spending more time on the road than normal. This time of year it is crucial to make sure you #SleepFirstDriveAlert. Let’s drive, err dive, into how tech can help us rest better and drive safer. ???? #SmartTech #HealthyLiving #SafeDriving #Innovation Waymo https://bit.ly/3HmtWBx

As we approach Thanksgiving, you’re probably preparing for a day of feasting, but DYK if you’re not maintaining a consistent meal schedule, there’s a good chance you’re also not getting the kind of sleep you want? ?? Only 61 percent of Americans eat all meals at around the same time—which means that almost 4 in 10 Americans could be improving their sleep just by eating meals more consistently. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ilj1sq

National Sleep Foundation is proud to announce the selection of Susan Redline, MD, MPH, as the next Editor-in-Chief for its award-winning Journal Sleep Health. As a distinguished leader in the sleep health research community with a passion for understanding and eradicating sleep health disparities, Dr. Redline’s contributions to the field of population sleep health are numerous and closely align to NSF’s public focus and mission. Learn more:

Excessive fatigue and daytime sleepiness aren’t always just the result of a few nights of poor sleep. These symptoms could be a sign that you have narcolepsy, a chronic sleep disorder that causes a person to fall asleep suddenly and at inappropriate times. Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of narcolepsy, along with how to get a diagnosis and what treatment options are available. https://bit.ly/3AS3vnB

The American Heart Association has included sleep on their Life’s Essential 8 checklist for good health. AHA supports NSF’s guidelines that most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is critical to heart health and overall health. Learn about the connection here: https://bit.ly/3S0AqLt. #SleepHealth #HeartHeath

Drowsy driving prevention week may be over but the upcoming holiday season might mean more time on the road for you and your family. Sleepiness can slow down your reaction time, decrease awareness, impair judgment, and increase your risk of crashing. When you are getting ready to drive, ask yourself, “Am I alert enough to operate a 3,000-pound moving machine on public roads?” Learn more tips for staying alert on the road and drowsy driving signs to watch out for: https://bit.ly/4fwnYwX #SleepFirstDriveAlert

Read the latest NSF research published in Sleep Health on the attitudes and behaviors of drowsy driving in U.S. adults. #SleepFirst #DriveAlert

The holidays can be stressful (groundbreaking news, right?). According to the National Sleep Foundation's 2022 Sleep in America? Poll, less stress means better sleep. So, if you're stressing over the upcoming holiday season, you may be compromising your sleep. ?? Learn about the connection between sleep and stress here: https://bit.ly/3UJIGl9 #SeasonalSleepTips #Holidays #BestSleptSelf

Shout out to the sponsors and collaborators that helped make Drowsy Driving Prevention Week? a success. Let’s work together to prevent drowsy driving all year long. Waymo GM Higi, a Modivcare service Schneider Samsung Electronics America (Health) Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) We Save Lives Start School Later, Inc. National Alliance to Stop Impaired Driving (NASID) Responsibility.org The National Road Safety Foundation NOYS MADD Comfort Keepers Restless Leg Syndrome Foundation Drowsy Driving Prevention Project

If you’ve used NSF’s tips to be your Best Slept Self? and you’re still not getting the sleep you need, you could have a sleep disorder. People with undiagnosed or untreated sleep disorders have a higher risk of drowsy driving. Read more to see if you should talk to a doctor. https://bit.ly/3Vd2iPC #SleepHealth #DrowsyDriving #SleepFirst