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Anticholinergics: Adverse effects

August 7, 2023

Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action of acetylcholine (a neurotransmitter)…

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Health care workers are frazzled – and poor sleep may turn stress into poor mental health

March 16, 2023

Health care workers often put the health and safety of their patients first, neglecting to take care of themselves. By providing continuous services around the clock, many…

Health, safety, & wellness

May 11, 2013

Planned workplace napping can reduce error risk, increase productivity, and boost efficiency in healthcare workers.

Health, safety, & wellness

September 11, 2012

The hidden dangers of sleep loss

Improving sleep in patients with heart failure

February 3, 2021

The DREAM bundle is a simple, effective tool. Takeaways: Sleep disturbances are among the most commonly reported symptoms of heart failure. Educating patients with heart failure about sleep…

In pursuit of a good night’s rest

July 13, 2017

Good sleep quality is essential for overall health and well-being. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), via the Sleep Foundation, recommends that adults get 7 to 9…

Less sleep, less exercise and less relaxation – here’s the data on just how much busier moms are during the school year

August 17, 2023

Moms of school-age children get significantly less sleep during the school year than during the summer. We are economists who specialize in education and health research. We combined…

New sleep recommendations

February 12, 2015

A panel convened by the National Sleep Foundation has issued recommendations for sleep based on age. The recommendation for young adults and adults is 7 to 9 hours…

Nurse fatigue: Short on sleep, short on safety

January 3, 2020

Shift work, organizational barriers, and nurse preferences continue to challenge nurse wellness. Takeaways: Shift work—including long shifts, rotating shifts, double shifts, evening and night shifts—has the potential to…

Physical wellness: A must for sustained energy

January 26, 2018

Take steps now to ensure your future good health. Takeaways: Sitting for 3 or more hours a day increases cardiovascular risk by 30%; sitting for 5 or more…

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Recover energy, find balance, and reduce stress

September 20, 2017

By Chris Jordan, MS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, ACSM EP-C/APT An axiom of the healthcare world is that the better care health providers give to themselves, the better care they…

Relax with lavender

June 14, 2017

We all experience a certain amount of stress and anxiety, and in small doses it may even enhance school or job performance. But chronic stress and anxiety can put…

Shift work and sleep disruption: Implications for nurses’ health

November 8, 2020

Take steps to protect nurses and ensure patient safety. Takeaways Shift work is common among nurses and can lead to significant health, social, and family disturbances. Individual nurses…

Sleep and the glymphatic system

March 1, 2024

Dr. Rafael Pelayo, a sleep physician from Stanford University, shared this insight into how he explains the sleeping brain: “My mother worked in a factory sewing clothes and…

Sleeping in the danger zzzzzzzone

September 11, 2007

Awaken patients with sleep apnea to the danger of their condition.

Study examines connection between brain health and sleep-disordered breathing

April 6, 2020

A new study recently published in JAMA Neurology examines if there is a potential link between brain health and “sleep-disordered breathing (SLB).” (more…)

Study: Poor sleep in pregnancy may contribute to birth-related complications

July 11, 2013

Poor sleep quality and quantity during pregnancy can disrupt normal immune processes and may lead to lower birth weights and other complications, according to a study in Psychosomatic…

Tips for thriving–not just surviving–on the night shift

September 12, 2023

Pay attention to sleep, nutrition, exercise, and your personal life. Takeaways: Night Council leadership saw a need to help night shift teammates have healthier lifestyles. The council addressed…

To sleep, perchance to heal

October 11, 2007

Sleep doesn’t come easily for ICU patients. Many suffer chronic sleep deprivation, which can raise stress levels, depress immune responses, and impair wound healing. To help them sleep, some…

We are how we sleep

September 15, 2021

What nurses need to know about social determinants of health and sleep. Takeaways: Sleep is a necessary and complex physiological function. Social determinants of health can impact one’s…