Sleep deprivation not only robs you of energy, it costs corporations billions of dollars in related incidents - a statistic we aim to change through our product line of sleep aids. Staying up late to finish the job or to catch a little night entertainment doesn't seem like it can hurt but doing so on a consistent basis can cause more harm than good. The fact is, more and more Americans health is failing due to sleep deprivation more than ever.

Health risk

Sleeplessness and fatigue hurts in more ways than one. It is estimated that 50 to 70 million Americans chronically suffer from a disorder of sleep and wakefulness, hindering daily functioning, and adversely affecting health and longevity. The cumulative long-term effects of sleep deprivation and sleep disorders have been associated with a wide range of deleterious health consequences including an increased risk of hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack and stroke.

Annual Economic Impact of Sleep Problems

Source: US News

Cost in billions of dollars

Reduced manufacturing productivity 50.0

Increased motor vehicle accidents 5.7

Increased industrial accidents 4.0

Increased accidents, injuries, and deaths at work 2.5

Increase in other medical and psychiatric illnesses 2.0

Personnel turnover and retraining 1.0

Total 65.2

Insomnia depletes the brain

According to the National Sleep Foundation, researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that rapid eye movement (REM) or “active” sleep may assist the brain in forming connections between unrelated ideas, a method of creative problem solving. When you haven’t gotten enough sleep, your brain doesn’t function as efficiently and isn’t able to remember things as well. It has been shown that employees who have insomnia cost employers $3,225 more than employees who get enough sleep. It has also been shown that students who don’t get enough sleep the night before a test don’t do as well on the test as students who do. The overall GPA of a sleep-deprived student versus a student who gets enough sleep is 2.84 as compared to 3.18.

Solution: sleep aids for new sleep patterns

Our sleep aids are designed to help people get the most from a rest period. We highly recommend new and creative ways to get deep relaxation during untraditional times. Schedule time for a power nap at home and yes, at work!

Our wide variety of sleeping masks and blindfolds can help shut out light during the day. You can also use soft foam ear plugs to minimize your senses to gain sleep for better a healthier lifestyle. Rejuvenate your spirit...activate your brain...give your body the food it needs and the sleep you deserve. ■