Posts Tagged ‘Accidents’

Falling Asleep at the Wheel

According to statistics produced by the National Sleep Foundation, 36% of Americans admit to falling asleep at the wheel! This daytime propensity nod off at the traffic lights could mean you are suffering from Obstructive Sleep Apnea, or OSA.

OSA is present in 18 million Americans, most of whom have no idea they have a problem. 90 – 95% of sufferers are unaware that during their night time sleep, their breathing pauses or arrests altogether for intervals ranging from 10 to 120 seconds at a time. The breathing disorder is the result of blockage in the airflow, caused by fatty tissue in the neck or throat, resulting in a sharp drop in oxygen levels. Read more…

Simple Steps to Overcome Stress and Avoid Harmful Effects

Stress is a part of daily life for many people today. Some amount of stress is generally protective and adaptive. It helps our mind and body to face the challenges in difficult situations and to cope up with the pressure in the time of crisis. Life may become dull and unexciting in the absence of the stress.

The reasons that cause stress can be anyone or many of these- financial problems, disagreements, demands on time and attention, work life balance, loss of a loved one, conflicts, illness, accidents, alcohol or drug abuse, and poor nutrition etc.

Extended periods of stress can seriously affect a person both physically and mentally ranging from severe depression and heart attack to headache. Continuous stress affects our daily activities, diminishes self-esteem, impairs relationships with family and friends, decreases work productivity, and leads to self-blame. Read more…