Other studies show that nightshift workers get very irregular and poor sleep and, accordingly, have the most difficulty staying alert for long periods of time. In our present society, it is clear that poor and unhealthful sleep can lead to lethal medical and industrial catastrophes. Since about 1953, scientists have been gathering practical knowledge about how we sleep and what can be done if we do not sleep. In the past decade, exciting discoveries have occurred that will forever change the way we think about sleep and wakefulness. For example, sleep is not always safe or good.
Alcohol can destroy restful sleep.
There are two periods in the 24-hour day when accidents are most likely to occur and these are the two periods when the human body is physiologically most ready for sleep. This booklet, in a simple Question and Answer format, leads us through the fascinating story of sleep by posing and answering the most common questions about sleep and dreams. The Mitlers' answers are faithful to solid scientific fact, yet as easy to understand as the daily newspaper. Earlier editions of 101 Questions About Sleep and Dreams have been widely read by people with sleep problems, interested lay people, and as assigned reading for high school and college students. Truly, no home should be without a copy of '101 Questions'.