WELLNESS AUTHOR
Shannon Dolan
BUILDING A BETTER SLEEP ROUTINE n Suffering from insomnia? Here are a few steps to catch some much-needed Zzz’s.
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or optimal function and vitality in our bodies, sleep is often the overlooked and underappreciated component. According to neuroscientist, professor and author of the book, “Why We Sleep,” Matthew Walker states, “Sleep is Mother Nature’s best effort yet to counter death.” According to the CDC, one in three adults don’t get enough sleep (between seven to nine hours) on a regular basis. People often pride themselves in pulling all-nighters or going to bed late in order to complete work tasks. However, this is not conducive to long-term health. Harvard Medical School shows a correlation between lack of sleep and chronic health
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