Fatigue affects the body in many of the same ways as alcohol. It impairs judgment, vision, attention and concentration, reaction time, and the ability to make quick and appropriate decisions.
RECIPE FOR OPTIMAL BRAIN AND BODY PERFORMANCE
- Adequate sleep
- Proper nutrition and hydration
- Regular exercise
- Good planning
Because fatigue is often unavoidable, we must remember that when we are tired, our abilities are not at their full capacity. We must therefore adapt our behavior accordingly.
17 hours without sleep can cause impairment comparable to a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.05 g/L (~1 drink).
24 hours without sleep is comparable to a BAC level of 0.10 g/L (~2 drinks).
