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		<title>A Primer of Sleep Disorders for Shift Workers</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2010/09/04/a-primer-of-sleep-disorders-for-shift-workers/</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The DSM is being rewritten with the new DSM-5 expected to be published in 2013.  There are many new proposals regarding sleep disorders in the new version of the encyclopedia of psychiatric disorders.  Many shift workers are impacted by sleep disorders.]]></description>
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		<title>Insomniacs with Nighttime Awakenings Have a Huge Impact on Health Care Costs and Workforce Management</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:41:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nighttime awakening insomniacs with depression and anxiety perform lower, incur greater health care costs and have less quality of life. ]]></description>
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		<title>Restorative Sleep Improves Memory and Creativity</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:45:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While we sleep our brains are busy working integrating all that we've done during the day into our long term memories.  REM sleep is especially important to building our creativity.]]></description>
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		<title>2010 Sleep in America Poll Released!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:09:43 +0000</pubDate>
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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>Workplace Bullying Increases Sleep Disorder Risk &#8211; Already a Problem for Shift Workers</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:39:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bullying in the workplace is linked to increased employee sleep disorders, for both the bullied employees and for those observing the bullying. ]]></description>
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		<title>Lowering Stress and Anxiety for Shift Workers (and for others too!)</title>
		<link>http://www.workingnights.com/blog/2009/08/06/lowering-stress-and-anxiety-for-shift-workers-and-for-others-too/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 22:24:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working shifts is very stressful, but there are ways to relieve tension and anxiety resulting from the work schedule.]]></description>
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		<title>Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) &#8211; Update</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2008 20:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Up to ten percent of the population may suffer from Restless Leg Syndrome, a misunderstood and often ignored disorder. It affects more women than men, and causes more discomfort at night than during the day. While some people who suffer from RLS may not realize it is a true disorder and avoid medical help, RLS harms sleep patterns and may be worsened by uneven sleep schedules of shift workers.]]></description>
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		<title>Women and Sleep&#8230;Sleep Stress and Sleep Disturbances&#8230;Welcome to the Bedroom!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:11:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kids and caffeine, stress and sleep apnea, menstruating giving way to menopause: women have a lot of unwanted guests in the bedroom when it comes to getting enough sleep. A healthy sleep schedule can save lives.]]></description>
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