Surviving the Olympiczzzzz: how fans can best cope with sleep deprivation during major overseas events

Summary

1. Poor sleep affects mood and reaction time.
2. Banking sleep beforehand helps.
3. Minimise evening light exposure to maintain sleep rhythm.
4. Napping and caffeine help but manage carefully.
5. Consistent sleep schedules post-Olympics aid normal sleep patterns.

References

• Media Check: Conversation - Media Bias/Fact Check  (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections |The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC