Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Getting Enough Sleep?

"35% of U.S. adults do not get enough sleep. Not getting enough sleep continues to be a problem in the U.S. 
Are you one of those adults? Learn more about your risk and how many adults don't get enough sleep in the U.S.

How much sleep do we need and what can happen when we're not getting enough?

Sleep is an important part of good health.1 Sleeping less than 7 hours per night is linked to increased risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, and poor mental health, as well as early death.2-4 Not getting the recommended amount of sleep can affect your ability to make good decisions and increases the chances of motor vehicle crashes.."
Sleep

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