Sadly, we live in a world where missing out on sleep is normalized. Whether you stay up too late at a social gathering, put in extra hours at work, or have to devote extra time to important family matters, you might think that sacrificing some shuteye is not a big deal. Or, if you have sleep apnea, you might dismiss the impact of your condition. You could even reason that you will “catch up” on sleep when circumstances change, such as over the weekend. However, that reasoning is a mistake!
In this blog post, you will learn what “sleep debt” is and why getting out of it is more difficult than most people believe.
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