Sleep Deprivation

STUDY ABSTRACT Aims: Sleep deprivation affects cognitive performance and quality of life. It impacts otherwise healthy individuals who cross time zones, work shifts, or have certain sleep, psychiatric, or medical disorders. Despite manufacturers’ claims, few over-the-counter substances have been shown … Continued

Americans are sleep deprived. A majority of Americans (63%) does not get the recommended eight hours of sleep needed for good health safety, and optimum performance. On average, adults sleep seven hours on weeknights however, nearly one-third of those polled … Continued