American adults don’t sleep enough: On the average work night, we come up 30-90 minutes short of what our bodies need for long-term health, according to a poll by the National Sleep Foundation.
Skipping naps might not be a good idea, says CU-Boulder sleep researcher Monique LeBourgeois whose research suggests long-term loss of sleep can heighten a toddler’s anxiety.
Taking a popular sleep medication greatly increases your chance of falling if you get up while sleeping, according to a study by CU-Boulder associate professor Kenneth Wright.
