Working Nights

Outside Resources- Links We Like

Our Amazon Site

• Link to Amazon Site – check it out for health products, sleep aids, and entertainment

Health Websites

• Sleep
  • The National Sleep Foundation has online communities, experts to ask questions, sleep aids, and help for people on every aspect of sleep you could think of
  • The American Sleep Apnea Association provides resources and support for people suffering from sleep apnea
  • Fighting the Fatigue Factor
  • National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety site on health risks and work accidents for people working long hours and shifts.
  • Mayo Clinic’s tips for adjusting to daytime sleeping
  • Circadian Rhythms and Shift Work
• Eating and Nutrition
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    The Government Food Pyramid Site gives dietary recommendations, specific nutrition guidelines for kids and mothers, and designs a personal dietary plan for you
  • Calculate your BMI and learn how to control your weight
  • Calorie Count is a clear, easy website that helps you see the nutrition and calories in your daily diet, and offers suggestions and recipes to help
  • Sodium and Health – This picture-filled website shows you surprising amounts of sodium in common foods, and lets you know the health issues surrounding sodium
  • Nutrition for the Night Shift
  • EatRightOntario tips on nutrition, meals, and snacking for working nights and long shifts
• Drugs and Alcohol
  • Common Sleep Troubles and Their Solutions
  • WebMD talks about sleep problems caused by drugs and alcohol
  • Caffeine Addiction – Caffeine and sleep do not get along well
  • Videos about caffeine and drugs and how they affect sleep
• Personal Issues and Mental Health
  • Marriage and Shift Work –
    Keeping your family life healthy and balanced despite the demands of shift work

  Safety Websites

  • Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    • American Society of Safety Engineers

    Management Websites

    • Pinnacle Management Group, Inc. – Making the case for Emotional Intelligence at work. See Pinnacle Slide Show

       

       

      
      
      
      
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