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We’re pretty sure that most people would agree that problems arise when you don’t get enough sleep. However, depending on your age, we’re not quite so sure that even most people would agree that good sleep is absolutely necessary for your good health. Sleep deprivation can affect the overall performance of your body and your mind—sometimes with tragic results—if you get behind the wheel sleepy.

Listen in as Kira and Bill Van Ittersum discuss the problems of being sleep-deprived and the danger to your health that this causes. All along the way, they offer tips and suggestions for reversing this trend and getting a good night’s sleep.

Podcast Notes
http://www.end-your-sleep-deprivation.com/effects-of-sleep-deprivation.html
End Your Sleep Deprivation Website — Because Drowsiness Is Red Alert!
Brought to you by the students of Stanford Sleep & Dreams Course

They go on to say: “Welcome! This site is continuously being created by students of Dr. William C. Dement’s Sleep And Dreams course at Stanford University.

“We made this site as a call to action for people all over the world to live healthier, happier, safer, and more productive lives by learning about their own sleep. We have faith that reading the information provided on this site will motivate you to be smart about your sleep deprivation and strategic about your alertness in order to live life to your fullest, most energetic potential.
“In fact, we challenge you to do so! What do you say, are you up for the challenge?”

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http://pagesix.com/2014/11/18/tracy-morgan-still-recovering-from-june-car-crash/
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