WirePosted writes "A CDC research study released this past week indicates that the physical and mental health of many Americans is being adversely affected by a lack of sleep. According to the study, a part of the organization's Morbidity and Mortality... ...full story at slashdot
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| 04 Jan 09 |
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The Family Sleep Cure » digg If your family is like most, everyone is seriously sleep deprived. A study from the CDC found that only 1 out of 3 Americans gets enough sleep all month long. And 16 percent of adults get less than six hours per night, says the National Sleep Foundation.... |
| 05 Nov 09 |
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Sleep Deprived Americans Just Can't Get Any Shut-Eye » digg The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) survey found that overall, more than 1 in 10 people, or 11.1%, did not get enough sleep or rest on ANY night in the past 30 days. |
| 22 Apr 09 |
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Scientists Claim CIA Misused Work on Sleep Deprivation » digg The CIA cited a German study in concluding that sleep-deprived inmates would not feel "severe" pain. But the author of the study is crying foul. |
| 11 Mar 10 |
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Why Aren't Americans Sleeping Enough? » digg Americans are too tired to go out and socialize, too tired to work, and even too tired for sex, according to a new survey from the National Sleep Foundation. But while the poll results highlight a nation of sleep-deprived adults, they also pull back the... |
| 25 Jan 10 |
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Study: Cheating on Zzzzs invites health problems » digg Getting enough sleep? Sleep is the most underrated part of staying healthy, whether it's the holiday season or not. And let's settle this right now: Adults need seven to eight hours every night for optimal health. |