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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder affecting about 7-10% of the United States population. Because this condition has more prevalent symptoms later in the evening and at night, those affected typically have issues falling or staying asleep. As a result, sleep can become elusive which leads to further problems like diminished quality of […]

The Dirty Dozen was created in 1993 by Gordon Dupont while working as an employee for Transport Canada. It later became part of a training program for Human Performance in Maintenance and is now a central guideline used by transportation companies and safety training programs worldwide. The list focuses on twelve common preconditions for human […]

Like clean water, air, and food, healthy sleep is a biological necessity for every human being. However, currently, around 30% of adults and 66% of adolescents in the U.S. do not get enough sleep on a regular basis according to a recent video from Claudia Aguirre and TED-Ed. Medical science is clear that regular sleep deprivation can […]

Research shows that a lack of sleep and poor quality sleep negatively impact employee performance. Sleep deprived individuals have a 2.9x greater chance of causing a workplace accident and are 3.6x more likely to engage in safety compromising behavior. What’s more, operating on fewer hours of sleep affects alertness, creativity, and problem solving abilities. On […]

According to the CDC, on any given night approximately 9 million Americans use sleep aid devices to help them fall asleep or stay asleep. Pharmaceutical users often report unexpected stress, sickness or chaotic schedules for occasional use. For those who are reliant on sleep aid devices, underlying psychological and medical conditions that prevent the natural […]

The following is a summary of an article featuring FusionHealth Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Durmer published by the Institute for HealthCare Consumerism (IHC) on May 2, 2016 Several well known, major workplace accidents such as Chernobyl, the Challenger explosion and the Exxon Valdez oil spill have been directly associated with sleep deprivation. Research has […]

It’s no secret; a sick and unhealthy workforce can negatively impact the bottom line. In response, many organizations have implemented wellness programs to promote employee health. These programs include diet and exercise regimens intended to mitigate chronic disease. While it is widely understood that diet and exercise play significant roles in overall health, a third component also […]

Currently, employers are implementing a variety of wellbeing solutions for their employee populations. Many corporate wellbeing programs now include benefits that span from fitness programs to health-based discounts on insurance. Despite these efforts, healthcare costs continue to rise, and as a result, companies continue to seek new ways to eliminate wasteful spending to bend the […]

Advancements in technology over the past few decades have made it possible for people to be even more connected. Today, working professionals check emails at all hours of the day and even toddlers play games or watch movies on their smart devices. Between our work and our entertainment, the average adult spends approximately 11 out […]

If you look at the nation as a whole, it’s apparent that there’s a problem. Our country is sleep deprived, and the shocking part is that sleep deprivation, a significant driver of comorbid disease, results in direct increases in healthcare spend. Currently, employers are responding by implementing a variety of wellbeing solutions for their employee […]