National Sleep Foundation

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® starts November 3. Head to our website for more info: https://lnkd.in/g7NBpAH. #SleepFirstDriveAlert #DDPW

Ok, ok, we all love an extra hour of sleep. Unfortunately changing the clocks is not good for circadian health. That’s why, for years, NSF has advocated for a move to Permanent Standard Time. Learn more about what’s natural and how circadian rhythms work: https://bit.ly/3wevNGm

On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the clocks will fall back one hour and Daylight Saving Time (DST) will end. Scroll through our time change tips and get prepared.

National Sleep Foundation is proud to announce that Steven Lerman, MD, MPH, has been elected to serve as Chair of NSF's Board of Directors. NSF also welcomes Shannon Sullivan, MD, and Kristen Knutson, PhD, who join NSF's board of seasoned clinicians, researchers and business professionals.

The American Heart Association has included sleep on their Life’s Essential 8 checklist for good health. AHA supports NSF’s guidelines that most adults should get 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Sleep is critical to heart health and overall health. Learn about the connection here: https://bit.ly/3S0AqLt. #SleepHealth #HeartHealth

NSF is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 SleepTech® Award. Read more to learn about UBlockout, Loop Earplugs, and Neurovalens’ products that use innovative efforts in advancing sleep technology. https://lnkd.in/gfNJ5Dth

Drowsy Driving Prevention Week® starts in 2 weeks! Did you know that if you drive after sleeping four hours or less, it’s like you’re driving drunk? Drowsy driving is impaired driving, too. Remember this: sleep first and drive alert. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dYYs2a

👋 Meet NSF! We are an independent nonprofit, dedicated to improving overall health and well-being by advancing sleep health. As the leading authority in sleep health our promise is to help everyone be their Best Slept Self®. 💻 Head over to our website to learn more about us and our resources. https://bit.ly/3ViaL48

👀 DYK getting the sleep you need can have a big effect on your everyday life? Positive sleep health is linked to increased productivity and performance which can help you do better at work, school, and other activities. Not sure where to get started? Try these daytime tips to be your Best Slept Self®. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3TV60v9

Ok, sometimes teens get tired of being told what to do. 🤷♀️🤷 But if you have a teenager who is also a driver, talking about the dangers of drowsy driving is one talk you should have. Driving when you’re sleep-deprived is very dangerous. It causes an estimated 6,400 fatal crashes each year. And 55% of drowsy driving crashes involve those under 25 years old — with drivers aged 16-25 years at the greatest risk of falling asleep at the wheel. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4aqJH7d