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The Science of Stuttering

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Stuttering is a speech disorder that’s affected some very famous people, including King George VI, actress Marilyn Monroe, and, believe it or not, even Vice President Joe Biden.

About 5% of children stutter, but many like the Vice President outgrow the disorder.

About 1% of adults stutter. That’s about 3 million

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Getting Your Snooze On

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Have trouble sleeping? If so, you’re not alone. At least 40 million Americans suffer from chronic, long-term sleep disorders, and another 20 million have occasional problems. Many more (including me) just don’t seem to find enough hours in the day and night to get adequate sleep.

Lack of sleep has been

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