Since the invention of the light bulb, we have obtained less sleep than our ancestors, prioritizing work, school, socializing, screen time – just about everything – over sleep. Sleep is viewed as compressible, something that can be made up at any time, but rarely is. Most believe this poses little risk. Unfortunately, they could not be more wrong.
This Teach-Out can be your first step in doing something about sleep deprivation. Learn how sleep works, why it is important, and what bad sleep habits are. Hear about solutions you can start tonight to sleep better for the rest of your life.
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