How Lack of Sleep in Healthcare Workers Harms Both Them and Patients
Go Nakamura/Getty Images Poor sleep is detrimental to your health and puts you at risk for cognitive decline and early death. When healthcare workers don't sleep well, both their health and their patients' health can suffer. Mindfulness-based strategies could help insomnia symptoms and decrease stress in healthcare workers. Many people often assume that healthcare providers are healthier than the general population. The COVID-19 pandemic, however, has shined a concerning light on the the physical and mental health of healthcare workers — and their lack of sle...