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A good night’s sleep is important for your health. Learn about small changes you can you make to get the sleep you need.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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This site provides answers to the most frequently asked questions, including sound sleep, sleep problems, shopping for mattresses, children and sleep and more.... Details >
Forty million Americans suffer from sleep disorders. Take this 10-question sleep quiz to find out more about the myths and realities of sleep.... Details >
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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Sleep patterns change as we age, but disturbed sleep and waking up tired every day is not part of normal aging. In fact, troubled sleep may be a sign of emotional or physical disorders and something y... Details >
Find out why you should stay out of the driver’s seat when you are short on sleep.... Details >
National Center on Sleep Disorders Research, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
You may not realize that sleep is as essential for your well-being as food and water. Learn how much sleep you need, what sleep does for you, and get tips for a good night's sleep. ... Details >
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes of Health
Review these preventive measures to help relieve jet lag.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health
If you are having trouble sleeping or are feeling sleepy much of the time, you may have a sleep disorder. This page lists by state, sleep centers or labs accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Me... Details >
This easy-to-read fact sheet provides the latest science-based information about sleep, dispels common sleep myths, and provides practical tips for getting healthy sleep.... Details >
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Information Center
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Most teens need about 8½ to more than 9 hours of sleep each night. The right amount of sleep is essential for anyone who wants to do well on a test or play sports. Unfortunately, though, many teens do... Details >
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