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The home for VPR's coverage of health and health industry issues affecting the state of Vermont.

On The Importance Of Sleep

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Lack of adequate sleep can cause physical and mental health concerns and lead to lack of productivity at work.

Tossing and turning all night, or drowsiness caused by staying up to play World of Warcraft too long into the night, might seem like mild irritants. But the consequences of lack of sleep can be much more dire.

These can include physical and mental health complications. And can cost billions in  lost income, loss of productivity, or increased health care costs.

We speak with Dr. Michael Sateia, professor emeritus of psychiatry and sleep medicine at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth about the causes of sleeplessness, insomnia, and sleep apnea, and their profound effects.

Broadcast live on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.

Ric was a producer for Vermont Edition and host of the VPR Cafe.
Jane Lindholm is the host, executive producer and creator of But Why: A Podcast For Curious Kids. In addition to her work on our international kids show, she produces special projects for Vermont Public. Until March 2021, she was host and editor of the award-winning Vermont Public program Vermont Edition.
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