Sleep is a crucial part of our daily routine where we spend about one-third of our time. Interrupted sleep can have a negative impact on the pathways in our brain that allow for learning and creating new memories. When we don’t get high quality sleep, it can make it harder for us to concentrate and respond quickly [1].

There have been several accidents both large and small that have been linked to over-tiredness, the Exxon-Valdez oil spill and the Chernobyl nuclear accidents just to name a few [2]. Every year, up to 100,000 car accidents and 1,550 deaths are caused by tired drivers. Some experts claim that driving drowsy from poor sleep can impair your alertness and reaction time, just as much as someone who is driving drunk... read more