Articles by Dr. Erdman are for informational purposes, and are not to be taken as specific medical advice.
When is the last time you got a full eight hours of sleep?
Have you been conditioned to think getting a full night’s sleep is not that
necessary? When I asked one patient about his sleep habits he said, “I’ll sleep
when I’m dead!” Prophetically, a lack of sleep will get you there more quickly.
It is estimated that 40% of Americans do not get proper
sleep time. Many get less than five hours per night. Even the CDC has stated
that a lack of sleep is a public health epidemic. Improper sleep habits are
linked to a wide variety of health problems. Tired drivers are as dangerous as
drunk drivers. By lacking sleep, you are risking far more than accidents, you
are affecting your entire health picture.