by Dr. Michael Breus | Jun 2, 2016 | Health, Insomnia, Sleep Disorders, Work
Insomnia treatments improve lives—and save money Despite its status as the most common sleep disorder among adults in the U.S., many people who suffer from insomnia aren’t receiving treatment. Research indicates that insomnia disorder is significantly underdiagnosed...
by Dr. Michael Breus | Aug 20, 2013 | Work
For many of us, our work gives shape to our daily lives. Most of us must work to support ourselves, our households, and our families. It’s not uncommon to spend more waking time on the job or otherwise engaged with work than any other aspect of our lives. Given the...
by Dr. Michael Breus | Sep 24, 2012 | Work
Do you put extra hours in at work? Do you pick up extra shifts to generate overtime pay? Does the ever-growing pile of work on your desk cause you to stay late or come in early in an attempt to stay on top of things? Do you cut yourself short on sleep because of the...
by Dr. Michael Breus | May 7, 2012 | Work
When you’re busy with work, and responsibilities at home, does your sleep suffer? Do you get to bed later than you’d planned, or wake in the early morning already thinking about all you need to tackle during the day? If so, you have a lot of company. According to a...
by Dr. Michael Breus | Feb 6, 2012 | Work
This news concerns me both as a health issue and an issue of public safety: a survey of nearly 5,000 police officers in the United States and Canada revealed that these law enforcement professionals are frequently suffering from sleep problems—and this lack of sleep...
by Dr. Michael Breus | Jul 26, 2011 | Work
When you think of the rigors of medical training, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? I’m guessing you conjured the image of a sleep-deprived young resident roaming a late-night hospital corridor, fighting through fatigue in order to see her next patient. The...