Embrace Disruption Public Relations » Sleep http://embracedisruption.com Top Toronto PR Firm | Best Communications, Media & Social Solutions Tue, 21 May 2024 19:12:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.8.41 INFOGRAPHIC: The Dangers Of Being Sleep Deprived http://embracedisruption.com/2013/07/30/infographic-the-dangers-of-being-sleep-deprived/ http://embracedisruption.com/2013/07/30/infographic-the-dangers-of-being-sleep-deprived/#comments Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:15:39 +0000 http://embracedisruption.com/?p=4063 Sleep deprivation. It’s more common than ever before. We’re all guilty of taking our phones, tablets and even laptops to bed with us – making it that much harder for our body to get the rest it needs. Sure, it’s easy to rationalize taking technology to bed: you’re being productive – but at what cost? The clever people at Health Science Degree took time out to examine the issue, and put together some interesting stats that outline the dangers sleep deprivation can bring. So read on all workaholics, entrepreneurs, tech-addicts, PR peeps and hard working individuals – this post is for you!

Did you know:

  • Reducing sleep by 90 minutes in one night can reduce alertness by 32%.
  • Sleep disorders can result in high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke and obesity.
  • Drowsy driving accounts for 100,000 automobile crashes each year in the States.
  • Being awake for 24 hours is like having 0.10% blood alcohol level.
  • Adults need a minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep per day.

All these facts and more in the INFOGRAPHIC below:

The Waking Dead: Dangers of Sleep Deprivation
Image source: www.health-science-degree.com

]]> http://embracedisruption.com/2013/07/30/infographic-the-dangers-of-being-sleep-deprived/feed/ 0 INFOGRAPHIC: 90% Of Us Go To Bed With Our Smartphones: But What About Sleep? http://embracedisruption.com/2012/11/20/infographic-90-of-us-go-to-bed-with-our-smartphones-but-what-about-sleep/ http://embracedisruption.com/2012/11/20/infographic-90-of-us-go-to-bed-with-our-smartphones-but-what-about-sleep/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:40:00 +0000 http://embracedisruption.com/?p=2019 It’s tough in today’s world to ignore the gadget epidemic invading our bedrooms. From watching the latest Real Housewives episodes on laptop in bed to making our to-do lists via smart phone, it’s become harder and harder to let go. The surprising facts? 1 in 4 people don’t silence their phones before bed, 1 in 10 are awakened at least a few times a week by their phone, and 1 in 2 check their phones when they wake up in the night. All very telling things about our generation – but just wait until you see the rest! Check out the INFOGRAPHIC below:

]]> http://embracedisruption.com/2012/11/20/infographic-90-of-us-go-to-bed-with-our-smartphones-but-what-about-sleep/feed/ 1 Sleep Deprivation: The Shocking Stuff You Don’t Know http://embracedisruption.com/2012/11/14/sleep-deprivation-the-shocking-stuff-you-dont-know/ http://embracedisruption.com/2012/11/14/sleep-deprivation-the-shocking-stuff-you-dont-know/#comments Wed, 14 Nov 2012 18:41:00 +0000 http://embracedisruption.com/?p=1980 Many of us with restless minds face sleepless nights. This INFOGRAPHIC outlines some of the  shocking stats associated with losing all important shut-eye. Since we haven’t been able to stop thinking about the data revealed in this image, we considered it worthy to share with you! Have a look, and try to get a good night’s rest this evening – you deserve it!

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