National Sleep Foundation
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Press Releases
AAA Offers “Fall Back” Driving Tips as Daylight Saving Time Ends
With the end of daylight-saving time this weekend, motorists will be presented with challenges that could impact pedestrian safety. AAA East Central recommends motorists prepare for potential problems associated with changes in sleep patterns, brighter morning commutes, and darker evening commutes. “While the extra hour of sleep may feel nice on Sunday morning, the time change can lead to greater risks…
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CES 2024
National Sleep Foundation Launches SleepTech® Network
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) today launched its SleepTech® Network, a new community forum for stakeholders across the sleep technology industry. The announcement comes from CES® in Las Vegas, a trade show that showcases the entire tech landscape. NSF is exhibiting at Booth 8604 in the North Hall in Tech East. Among the inaugural members of the SleepTech® Network are organizations ranging from high-profile start-ups…
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CES 2024
NSF SleepTech Award Winner Embr Labs showcased at CES Conference
Embr Labs, named as a winner in the National Sleep Foundation’s (NSF) 2023 SleepTech® Award, will be featured by National Sleep Foundation (NSF) at CES® in Las Vegas. NSF will highlight winners and finalists of its 2023 SleepTech® Award at its exhibit at the CES conference. “We believe quality sleep is the foundation of a healthy, happy life,” – Embr Labs…
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Press Releases
ACS develops non-intrusive detection methodology of drowsy driving based on eye tracking data
According to the National Sleep Foundation, driving while sleep deprived has similar effects on your body as drinking alcohol. For instance, staying awake for 18 hours straight can make you drive as if you have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .05. In addition to this, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that 72,000 police-reported motor vehicle collisions…
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