My latest blog on inspiyr.com: The Science of Sleeping Soundly
Greg Wells, Ph.D.
Physiologist | Keynote Speaker | 5X Bestselling Author | Expert on Peak Performance
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On the topic of sleep, I can generally divide people into two categories: those who fervently wish they could have more, and those who brag about how little they need.
While these are radically different attitudes, both groups share one fundamental reality: inadequate sleep to build and maintain optimal health.
We already know that poor sleep is linked to motor vehicle accidents, industrial disasters and medical errors, as well as weak concentration, problem-solving, memory and stress management. We also don’t exercise well or recover properly from workouts. And we are not more productive at work, despite believing that all those extra hours at the office boost our performance.
The Problem With Not Getting Enough Sleep
The science of insufficient sleep is pretty scary. According to the National Sleep Foundation, we sleep 20% less than we used to a century ago. Seventy million Americans have a diagnosed sleep disorder – and that’s just the people who actually went to the doctor to get diagnosed.
Why should we care? Lack of sleep is not going to kill us, right?
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Dr. Greg Wells is an Assistant Professor in the Faculties of Kinesiology and Medicine at the University of Toronto and an Associate Scientist in Physiology and Experimental Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children. You can connect with him at www.drgregwells.com or on twitter @drgregwells.