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Harvard University

Are You Getting Enough Sleep? Probably Not

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Explore the critical importance of sleep and its impact on health, mood, and cognitive function in this 31-minute podcast episode from Harvard University. Learn from sleep scientist Rebecca Robbins, psychiatrist Tony Cunningham, and epidemiologist Matthew Weaver as they discuss the alarming statistics showing that six out of 10 adults in the U.S. aren't getting adequate sleep. Discover how sleep deprivation affects your daily life through negative mood changes, reduced energy levels, and impaired cognitive performance, while understanding the long-term health consequences that can literally shorten your lifespan. Gain practical insights and evidence-based strategies for improving your sleep quality and establishing healthier sleep habits to enhance your overall well-being and life expectancy.

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Harvard Thinking: Are you getting enough sleep? Probably not.

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