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These two seemingly opposed internal processes—the body clock and the sleep drive—work together to m...

Your body clock adjusts to schedule changes. This process moves slowly, however. After switching between day work and ni...

Learn to tell time on your body clock. Then use body time to organize your day....

Savvy railroaders have devised tactics to cope with their often unpredictable hours. They have figur...

Your body clock also directs manual dexterity, ups and down in reaction time, and the the rise and f...

You will feel better and function better if you can work and sleep at times of day the body naturall...

People who frequently short-change themselves on sleep forget how great it feels to be well-rested. They get used to fee...

Daniel Cohen, MD, MMSc, formerly of Harvard, explains how we can recharge our internal battery to avoid sleep debt. He a...

Most adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per day, ideally at night, to feel optimally a...

Most adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep per day, ideally at night, to feel optimally a...

People who frequently short-change themselves on sleep forget how great it feels to be well-rested. They get used to fee...

People who get less sleep than they need build up a sleep debt. An eight-hour sleeper who sleeps onl...

Robert Stickgold, PhD, of Harvard, tells how sleep helps you learn facts and remember them....

If you work an on-call, unpredictable schedule, you frequently go to bed and get up at different times. Even if you work...

If you work an on-call, unpredictable schedule, you frequently go to bed and get up at different times. Even if you work...

Use the Anonymous Sleep Disorders Screening Tool to discover your risk of having one or more sleep d...

Snoring is the most common symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a disorder that affects more than 18 million Ameri...

When you work on an unpredictable or varying schedule, you may not be able to get as much sleep as y...

Your healthcare provider may suggest that you see a sleep specialist, and refer you to a sleep center in your area....

While narcolepsy is rare, affecting only about one in 2,000 people, it poses a danger to people with...

Your healthcare provider may suggest that you see a sleep specialist, and refer you to a sleep cente...

Your healthcare provider may suggest that you see a sleep specialist, and refer you to a sleep cente...

Your healthcare provider may suggest that you see a sleep specialist, and refer you to a sleep cente...

Your healthcare provider may suggest that you see a sleep specialist, and refer you to a sleep center in your area....

Irregular hours for work and sleep, particularly when they do not sync up with one's body clock, may...

Learn about how common substances and drugs can impact your sleep....

Sleep as much as you can at the same time every day—five hours or more, if able—preferably at night, when humans sleep b...

Routines are essential, even when your job is anything but routine....

We all have good and bad habits. By focusing on the good, and trying to give up the bad, you can imp...

Learn about how common substances in the shiftwork lifestyle can impact your sleep....

Mindfulness programs in the workplace, from stress-reducing courses to meditation and yoga, aim to c...

Personal Story...

Even short naps—20 to 30 minutes—can help restore alertness, enhance performance, boost concentration, improve reaction ...

Dan shares his story as a locomotive engineer and brakeman who works at night. He talks about the challenges of night wo...

There are several things you can do to prepare and manage your time for optimal sleep, especially if you regularly work ...

Caffeine stimulates both brain and body. It can improve concentration and increase alertness. How do...

Unpredictable schedules can impact your family life, but there are ways to feel closer to your railr...

Even with your railroader’s hectic schedule and need to balance sleep with family life, it’s importa...

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Arranging your schedule to be able to eat together as a family as often as possible is a good practi...

You work hard to contribute to giving your family a good life. Take time to enjoy the benefits of your work with those y...

Your life will feel more balanced if you make an effort to optimize your comfort wherever you are. H...

Tips to help you sleep better at home...

It may be harder to stay in touch with family and friends when your schedules don’t mesh—but it’s no...

On a railroader’s schedule, it’s often hard to plan activities in advance. Your free time may be out...

Railroading career challenges - a railroader's story...

Sleep strategies differ from person to person, yet there are some approaches that are consistently used with good succes...

Promote good sleep in those close to you. The railroader’s life shapes family life....

It is your company’s responsibility to give you time off to obtain the necessary sleep. It is your r...

Fatigue management is a team effort, at work and at home. It requires both personal and organizational responsibility....

Railroaders have difficult schedules. They work hard to try to balance family life and work....

People who get less sleep than they need build up a sleep debt. An eight-hour sleeper who sleeps onl...

People who get less sleep than they need build up a sleep debt. An eight-hour sleeper who sleeps onl...

The two self-tests below can help you identify problems to discuss with your doctor....

Sleep tracking devices can be simply used to increase personal awareness of sleep and can be an imp...

The two self-tests below can help you identify problems to discuss with your doctor....