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		<title>2010 Sleep in America Poll Released!</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/03/09/2010-sleep-in-america-poll-released-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kstack@workingnights.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has just released the 1st poll to examine sleep among four ethnic groups in the United States: Asians, Blacks/African Americans, Hispanics and Whites-the 2010 Sleep in America Poll. Although significant differences in the sleep habits and attitudes of each group are revealed, there are also a number of interesting similarities. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Supports Claims that Oatmeal is Good for Shift Workers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:33:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Soluble fiber improves the immune system - try nutrition bars.]]></description>
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		<title>Working Nights President, Betsy Connolly, to Chat with Nurses on NurseTogether.com &#8211; Join us Tomorrow at 6 pm est.</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/02/24/working-nights-president-betsy-connolly-to-chat-with-nurses-on-nursetogether-com-join-us-tomorrow-at-6-pm-est/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chat about shift work with Working Nights President Betsy Connolly and nurses on NurseTogether.com]]></description>
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		<title>Per World Health Organization &#8211; 40% of Cancers are Preventable</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/02/03/report-40-percent-of-cancers-are-preventable-boston-com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:21:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[40% of cancer is preventable - shift workers take notice!]]></description>
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		<title>Human Fatigue in Shift Work Operations – Causes and Solutions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:35:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shift worker fatigue is costly to businesses and employees alike.  A company’s costs can be materially, negatively impacted by fatigued employees; absenteeism, workers compensation, health care costs, accidents, injuries, and rates of workplace errors can all be impacted.  For employees, the cost of fatigue is personal; satisfaction with and ability to perform work can be reduced and relationships at home can be stressed. 
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		<title>Teach Children about Working Nights and Learn Something New Yourself Too!</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/01/14/teach-children-about-working-nights-and-learn-something-new-yourself-too/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 22:17:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Children's book for 4-8 year olds covering topics about shift work, including getting sleep, eating well, exercising and saving time for fun and recreation.]]></description>
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		<title>Like Crossword Puzzles?  Try Out this Working Nights Puzzle for Shift Workers!</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/01/07/like-crossword-puzzles-try-out-this-working-nights-puzzle-for-shift-workers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:06:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working Nights crossword puzzle for shift workers is a good educational tool to enhance knowledge of health and safety in shift work operations.]]></description>
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		<title>This Emotional Life &#8211; Following up on &#8220;Stumbling on Happiness&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/01/03/this-emotional-life-following-up-on-stumbling-on-happiness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 19:15:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daniel Gilbert, professor at Harvard and best selling author of &#8220;Stumbling on Happiness,&#8221; hosts this PBS show, This Emotional Life, starting Monday, January 4th.  The show will explore ways to improve social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive and resilient as individuals. 
Many people from all walks of life are profiled, including every day moms, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Book to Read over the Holidays &#8211; &#8220;My Stroke of Insight,&#8221; by Jill Bolte Taylor</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/12/28/book-review-my-stroke-of-insight/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Book Review – My Stroke of Insight – a Brain Scientist’s Personal Journey, by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.,
Taylor’s book provides a unique education about our brains, in particular, about how the two different hemispheres of our brains work – together and independently.  Taylor provides insight into the impact of impaired brain functioning, something that is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Try and Take Full Advantage of Recovery Days &#8211; Especially over the Holidays</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/12/24/try-and-take-full-advantage-of-recovery-days-especially-over-the-holidays/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:12:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recovery days are important for health, safety, and productivity at home and at work.  Instead of finding other ways to cope with working shifts, use your recovery days to re-group and de-stress.]]></description>
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