Shifting the Perspective on Sleep
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Are you sleeping all wrong? Boys Town psychologist Connie Schnoes joins hosts Christopher and Deb to shatter sleep myths that might be harming your health. With 27 years of sleep expertise, Connie reveals why getting less than seven hours of sleep impairs you like having a 0.08 blood alcohol level and increases your risk of illness by 50-60%. Discover why eight hours is non-negotiable, the truth about melatonin supplements, and why teenagers biologically can't fall asleep early despite school schedules demanding early mornings.
Ready for better rest? Submit your sleep questions to [email protected] by Monday, March 24 to be featured in our follow-up episode with Connie.
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