Understanding Microsleep: Signs, Causes, and Prevention

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Episode 2669:

Valencia Haguera explores the often-overlooked phenomenon of microsleep, emphasizing its dangers and the importance of recognizing its symptoms. She offers practical advice on prevention, including sleep hygiene tips and safety precautions, highlighting how proper sleep can enhance overall well-being.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/health/microsleep

Quotes to ponder:

"Microsleep can be difficult to identify because you may nod off while your eyes are starting to close."

"To treat and prevent episodes of microsleep, it’s important that you get enough sleep at night."

"Increasing the quality or quantity of your sleep may provide long-term relief."

Episode references:

Electroencephalogram (EEG): https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/electroencephalogram-eeg

Sleep Study Information: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/polysomnography/about/pac-20394877

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: https://www.aaafoundation.org

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