by Somnology | Jun 2, 2021 | Blog, Sports, Transportation
This year, 21-year-old Toni Breidinger became the first Arab-American woman to race at the Daytona International Speedway. Her magnetism to racing started early. “As soon as I got into a go-kart (at age 9), I really just knew,” Breidinger told CNN....
by Somnology | Mar 29, 2021 | Blog
Did you know sleeping habits can hold cultural and historical significance in many countries? The way we think about sleep, it’s role in our lives, when it’s socially acceptable to sleep, and more varies from culture to culture. The seeds of some sleep practices...
by Somnology | Feb 15, 2021 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health
All jobs are not created equal. Decisions made by people in certain positions have more resonant and further-reaching consequences (i.e., airplane pilots, generals, business titans, and world leaders). Which begs the question: How do people in these...
by Somnology | Jan 13, 2021 | Anxiety+Stress, Blog, Health, Insomnia
“Coronasomnia” is a term highlighting the insomnia brought on by our pandemic-related anxieties. Whether it’s health concerns for yourself and loved ones, rocky finances, restricted travel, missing human connection and group experiences, or a cocktail of...
by Somnology | Dec 24, 2020 | Blog, Transportation
Delivering The Holidays: Truck Drivers & Sleep The holiday season is a little different in 2020. Stores remain closed, streets remain sparse, and some can’t make it home for the holidays this year. The nation is relying on essential workers to deliver essential...
by Somnology | Dec 8, 2020 | Blog, Sports
When speaking about COVID-19, a well-covered facet of its effects has centered around sports leagues attempting to have successful seasons. Many different methods have been tried, with varying results. One of the main problems with sports during COVID-19 is the close...
