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The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explores the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night’s Sleep

William C. Dement, Christopher Vaughan

How much does sleep shape your health, mood and safety, and why do so many people carry a hidden sleep debt?

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William C. Dement, Christopher Vaughan

Why read it

  • You will understand that daytime drowsiness is a sign of sleep debt, the way thirst signals a lack of water
  • You will learn to suspect an undiagnosed sleep disorder when doctors cannot explain a persistent health problem
  • You will stop expecting quick insomnia cures, since lasting relief usually takes patient work with a knowledgeable doctor

Who it is for

  • A student or office worker who runs on too little sleep
  • A parent worried about a child's or teenager's sleep problems
  • A driver or shift worker who feels drowsy during the day

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