CDC: 1 in 3 Not Getting Enough Sleep

Michael Krasny

Feb 22, 2016 at

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A new CDC study reveals that more than one-third of American adults are not getting enough sleep on a consistent basis. Studies show that getting less than seven hours of sleep is associated with higher risks of developing diabetes, heart disease and other conditions. Forum talks to the experts about how sleep deficiency affects our health and what we can do to get more bedtime rest.

More: Summary of the CDC Study (CDC.gov)
More: Your Teen May Not Be Getting Enough Sleep (Forum archives)
More: Fiber and Saturated Fat Are Associated with Sleep Arousals and Slow Wave Sleep (Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine) – mentioned on air

Guests:

Anne Wheaton, epidemiologist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Alon Avidan, professor of neurology and director of UCLA Sleep Disorders Center

Shelley Zak, neurologist and UCSF sleep medicine specialist

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