The Truth About Sleep

Many people don't realize how they may be harming their heart and brain when they do this.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Our modern lifestyle, which glamorizes constant internet connectivity and round-the-clock activity, conspires to keep us awake far longer than is healthy

• The standard recommendation for adults is to get seven to eight hours of sleep per night. Teenagers need around nine hours, while younger school-age children may need upward of 11 hours

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