Dr. Phyllis C. Zee, M.D., Ph.D. discusses some of the causes and the prevalence of sleep problems.
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Sleep Problems?
Are you experiencing sleep problems? If so, you're not alone. Nearly everyone experiences
the odd sleepless night. And, according to the National Institutes of Health, about 10% of American adults suffer from diagnosable
insomnia every year.
Having trouble sleeping can be a frustrating and unnerving thing. Not getting enough
sleep can make you irritable, unfocused, can affect your motivation and energy, and may even
impact your performance at work. But, by taking a few proactive steps, most sleep problems can be treated effectively.
To help determine if you have a serious sleep problem, learn more about the symptoms of insomnia and evaluate your symptoms
by taking our sleep
quiz. You can also learn more about the effects of sleep deprivation and the importance
of the sleep patterns
that we experience while asleep.
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