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158 pages, ebook
First published January 1, 2012
Urban human sleep patterns are no more natural than those of {...} laboratory rats.Even so, I... stayed up late to finish it.
—p.47
{Don't} Be pressured by others regarding your sleep needs and times
{Do} Listen to your body about the amount of sleep you need
� "Sleep hygiene tips," p. 75
Shortened or reduced sleep duration is associated with an increased risk of a number of serious diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain types of cancer. There also appears to be a close link between sleep and mental health . . .
It is already clear, however, that sleep is an essential behaviour and should be considered one of the key pillars of good health, along with diet and exercise, and should therefore be elevated in our list of health priorities.
Part of society’s failure to recognise the importance of sleep and to protect it is that the impact of poor sleep and sleep disorders is virtually untaught in medical and nursing schools . . . an integrated and dedicated approach to sleep medicine training is needed given the wide impact sleep disorders have on health and society.
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As a society, we should promote sleep-friendly and dark-friendly policies and lifestyles, and we should prioritise, value, and savour our nighttime repose as a time to restore our body, our brain, and our health. Without sleep, we would soon die, and without good sleep, we will die sooner—so sleep tight!