tuesdays with miles

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this week’s topic is sleep deprivation - we’ll discuss both chronic and acute sleep deprivation, what happens to your body when you get less sleep than you need, and finish with science-based tips you can use to help you fall and stay asleep.

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sleeping ‘enough’ for healthy adults means getting 7-9 hours per night. your friend that tells you they only need 4 hours is lying to you, and themselves, and has just learned how to cope in a chronic state of sleep deprivation. kudos to them i guess. sleep deprivation is a term that means you’re getting less sleep than is needed to maintain daily wakefulness. wakefulness is a state of being alert and conscious, this is why there is a range for hours per night. some nights you need more to remain wakeful others less. the best way to figure out how much sleep you need is to…

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