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Work Hassles the Worst for Sleep

by  Jerry Kennard
Monday, June 02, 2008
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Difficulties in getting to sleep, or repeated waking due to ruminations or anxieties about work, have become something of an epidemic. But it is the everyday hassles at work that are most likely to cause sleep problems than long hours, night shifts, or job insecurity. These are ...

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    Sue
    Monday, June 02, 2008 at 09:44 PM

    Hello Jerry and thanks so much for your post.  This is interesting stuff.  I am wondering if this study has been shared with those in the "working world" -  union and labor groups, business associations and even lawmakers to get reaction and feedback.  It

     

    sure would be neat to be a fly on the way listening in on some of those discussions!

     

    Thanks and all the best, sue (moderator)

     

    Here are a few links to stories/articles/materials related to the work-sleep connection:

     

    Flexible work schedule may foster healthy habits

     

    Shift Work

     

    Sleeping Despite Shifting Work Schedules


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