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Sleep Deprivation and Cognitive Impairment
20:37 - 27:45 (07:07)
A mere hour of accumulated sleep deprivation can result in cognitive impairment, equivalent to the cognitive ability of a person with a 0.1% blood alcohol level. The effects of sleep deprivation on cognitive ability raise a question about public policies that require workers to pull shifts.
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One hour of sleep deprivation each day can lead to impaired cognitive abilities similar to having a blood alcohol content level of 0.1%.
20:37 - 22:53 (02:15)
Summary
One hour of sleep deprivation each day can lead to impaired cognitive abilities similar to having a blood alcohol content level of 0.1%. Sleep deprivation can impact emotions and behavior, as well as contribute to excess use of force in policing within 24 hours of a shift change.
ChapterSleep Deprivation and Cognitive Impairment
Episode#320 - Robb Wolf - Eat, Sleep & Train Like Your Ancestors
PodcastModern Wisdom
The shifts work and change for police officers can often lead to sleep deprivation which can affect their performance on the job.
22:54 - 25:52 (02:58)
Summary
The shifts work and change for police officers can often lead to sleep deprivation which can affect their performance on the job. The speaker suggests that this should be a consideration for public policy in regards to certain practices such as shift changes or desk duty for sleep-deprived officers.
ChapterSleep Deprivation and Cognitive Impairment
Episode#320 - Robb Wolf - Eat, Sleep & Train Like Your Ancestors
PodcastModern Wisdom
People are selected for their ability to deal with sleep deprivation.
25:52 - 27:45 (01:52)
Summary
People are selected for their ability to deal with sleep deprivation. However, as we age, we find it increasingly difficult to cope with it.