Have you read about the dangers of sleep apnea? A recent study from Australia found that 41% of truck drivers there have obstructive sleep apnea. If you suffer from these symptoms - excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, episodes of breathing cessation during sleep, abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath, awakening with a dry mouth or sore throat, morning headache, difficulty staying asleep, or attention problems – you should be checked for sleep apnea.

Not everyone is as lucky as Barbara Smith-Schafer from England … her pet parrot wakes her up when she has a spell of sleep apnea! You can read more here.

Wherever you are today, have a great Thursday, and be safe!