"People tend to think they can get away with a lot less sleep than they actually do" (1:16)
David Schulman, MD, explains how modern distractions have robbed us of sleep—and why we can't recognize the problem.
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How Sleep Works
REM stages play a role in learning
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Why We're Deprived
You may not get by as well as you think
( 1:16 )
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The No. 1 Sleep Rule
Get the right amount at the right time
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How to Spot a Problem
Sleep needs to be restorative
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Share Your Thoughts
What distractions keep you up at night?
Today's world is full of 24-hour entertainment, says David Schulman, MD, director of the Emory Sleep Disorders Laboratory in Atlanta. We stay up later, get up earlier, and convince ourselves that we're getting enough sleep—even though many of us aren't.
How Sleep WorksREM stages play a role in learning
Why We're DeprivedYou may not get by as well as you think
The No. 1 Sleep RuleGet the right amount at the right time
How to Spot a ProblemSleep needs to be restorative
