If you’re not getting enough sleep, you’re not alone. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a whopping one in three American adults aren’t getting enough shut-eye.
So why is America so sleepy? Sometimes the stress and anxiety of everyday life — like work, family and social obligations — can get in the way of a restful night’s snooze. Other times, lack of sleep may be due to something a little simpler. Here are five surprising sleep thieves — and what to do about them.
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