"Not everybody who's sleepy is falling asleep behind the wheel" (:40)
Poor memory, loss of concentration, and irritability can all be signs of a sleep problem, says David Schulman, MD.
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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
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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
Do you ever sleep eight hours and still wake up tired?
You don't need to lie awake all night—or be falling asleep in public—to have a sleep disorder, says David Schulman, MD, director of the Emory Sleep Disorders Laboratory in Atlanta. In this video, Dr. Schulman explains common sleep misconceptions, and how to tell whether you should see a doctor.
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
