National Geographic’s Post

Frequent flyers have long been beleaguered by #jetlag, with all kinds of generic advice on how to diminish its effects. Airlines and apps are using the latest sleep and circadian neuroscience to revolutionise how long-haul travellers handle jet lag. From sleep cycles to diet and light exposure, here’s what you can do when transitioning to a new timezone. https://buff.ly/3ZMFQgn #TravelNews #TravelTrends #TravelHealth

Individual #planes have become around 75% quieter over the past three decades, but increases in air traffic have resulted in serious noise disturbances for great numbers of people. Advances in plane technology promise one day to help many people get a better night’s sleep. ✈️ Read the full story in the new #HorizonMagazine article ➡️ europa.eu/!hvnKWV #ResearchImpactEU

"So what are the threats of fatigue, how can we identify them, and what can we do to manage them in the most effective way?" You do realise this is like saying. "My boss told me to down a bottle of wine and then drive home or I will be dismissed, so how can I avoid the police catching me or driving into a tree?"... You are aware, aren't you, that when ops or crewing say 'it's legal', if the series of flights are fatiguing, then it's actually criminal. Don't believe me? I suggest you read the ANO./ EU Ops. Don't expect the CAA to do anything about it, though. So what do you do? Those of you who have read the book "Pulling Wings From Butterflies" will already know. For those that haven't, you state, " I am removing myself from that duty as I suspect I will become fatigued to the extent it will place the safety of my passengers and crew at risk". You are protected (although BALPA won't tell you this due to...well, work it out). It is known as a 'protected disclosure' section 47B of the Employment Rights Act 1996. It's the bit of legislation they don't want you to know. Its all here ..the reviews speak for themselves, and, as you will see from the couple of 1 star reviews...even the managers have read it !! https://lnkd.in/e2zrrT_8

Learn a little more about the SleepVibe device in NCW Tech Alliance recent post introducing finalist, James Marsh, Founder and CEO. Tickets are on sale to the public. Details below: 👇🏻 #FlywheelConference #FlywheelInvestmentConference #startup #bettersleep #sleeptech

Climbing into an aircraft cockpit at 3 AM is not usually the part of the job that pilots get massively excited about ⏰ For a lot of us, weird roster patterns, and performing under pressure outside of our normal circadian rhythm is simply part of being a pilot. However, we’re all still human, and unfortunately no human is immune from fatigue. 💤 So what are the threats of fatigue, how can we identify them, and what can we do to manage them in the most effective way? We've updated our fatigue guide with new graphics and practical tips! 💡 What are your experiences with fatigue, and how did you manage it? Janine Lythe #TEM #Fatigue #PilotsWhoAskWhy

Objective vs Subjective: The Impact of Lack of Sleep on Driving Are you aware of the dangers of driving while sleep-deprived? In this video, we discuss the objective facts about the impact of lack of sleep on driving, comparing it to a drunk driver. Stay safe on the roads! #SleepDeprivationAwareness #DrivingSafety #ObjectiveVsSubjective #StayAlertOnRoads #SleepAndDriving #DangersOfSleepDeprivation #RoadSafetyTips #StayAwakeStaySafe #RoadTrafficSafety #StayAlertAndAlive

This study highlights the positive impact of just one cup of coffee on highway driving performance. ☕ It's fascinating to see how caffeine can combat driver sleepiness and improve attentiveness during prolonged drives. #CoffeeEffect #DrivingPerformance #LinkedInInsights

Our latest blog post explores resonance breathing, the technique that settles the fight-or-flight response, and how you can learn it in 10 minutes. https://lnkd.in/eaMk6-Uh

How does flying affect the body?

It's an interesting scenario: Two taxis show up. One driver has a 30% higher likelihood of getting into a crash due to being sleep-deprived. Which would you choose? Read the latest article in our LinkedIn newsletter to learn more about how better sleep might lead to safer roads. #NissanEmployee #NissanProud #Safety