In a recent statement, Thomas J. Balkin, vice chair of the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), stated: �Studies show fatigue creates long-lasting changes to one�s ability to think and function well during the work day.� According to the same study, prolonged workdays are causing many workers to fall asleep or feel sleepy at work. The report points out that Americans are working more hours and trying to cope with the resulting sleepiness. Astonishingly, 63% of those polled stated they simply accept this sleepiness, and just keep going.  Unfortunately, where many of these workers are going is to the emergency room. The