{"id":12150,"date":"2022-08-16T15:44:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:44:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/?p=12150"},"modified":"2022-08-16T15:56:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T15:56:07","slug":"women-have-a-harder-time-getting-a-good-nights-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2022\/08\/16\/women-have-a-harder-time-getting-a-good-nights-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Women Have a Harder Time Getting a Good Night\u2019s Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-12152 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Women Have a Harder Time Getting a Good Night\u2019s Sleep\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-2048x1367.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/files\/2022\/08\/iStock-1125892547-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.cooperhealth.org\/ehealth\/2022\/08\/16\/women-have-a-harder-time-getting-a-good-nights-sleep\/#espanol\">Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a><\/p>\n<p>How often do you have a full night\u2014at least seven hours\u2014of uninterrupted sleep? If your response is \u201cevery night,\u201d consider yourself lucky.<\/p>\n<p>A 2018 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S1873959817300480\">study<\/a> of older adults reported that 63.3% of women experienced symptoms of insomnia compared with 36.7% of men.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cChronic insomnia can interfere with your ability to complete daily tasks, work, and concentrate,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/stephanie-flaherty-do\">Stephanie Flaherty, DO<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/primary-care-family-medicine-and-internal-medicine\">family medicine<\/a> physician with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/cooper-care-alliance\">Cooper Care Alliance<\/a>. \u201cIt can alter your mood, leading to irritability and depression. Insomnia can also cause health problems, including heart disease, depression, and stroke.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What Is Insomnia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Insomnia is the inability to get to sleep or stay asleep, wake up too early, or to feel tired after three or more nights a week for at least three months.<\/p>\n<p>Primary insomnia is a disorder that is not caused by a medical condition, medication, or other underlying issues. Secondary insomnia happens as a result of other conditions or as a side effect of medication.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSleep disturbance is most common in people who have stress or mental health issues or who work nights or have an irregular sleep schedule,\u201d Dr. Flaherty says. \u201cMedical conditions such as sleep apnea, asthma, and fibromyalgia can also interrupt sleep.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some conditions that are known to cause insomnia include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conditions that affect breathing, such as asthma and sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li>Problems with hormones, including thyroid issues<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn and other gastrointestinal disorders<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Menopause<\/li>\n<li>Mental health conditions, especially depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder<\/li>\n<li>Traumatic brain injury<\/li>\n<li>Neurological disorders, such as Parkinson\u2019s or Alzheimer\u2019s disease<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other conditions that cause chronic pain<\/li>\n<li>Cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Why Is Sleep Important?<\/h3>\n<p>Sleep allows our bodies and brains to repair themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAlthough our bodies may be at rest, our brains tend to be quite busy while we sleep, clearing away toxins that build up during the day and processing information so that we can learn and form memories,\u201d Dr. Flaherty explains.<\/p>\n<p>A good night\u2019s sleep is essential to just about every process in your body. It aids your physical and mental functions once you wake and aids in your ability to fight disease and develop immunity. It also boosts your metabolism and lowers your risk of chronic disease.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Is Insomnia More Common in Women?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cThe hormonal changes that women experience during the month and throughout their lives are believed to be responsible for their increased risk of insomnia,\u201d Dr. Flaherty says.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Menstrual cycles:<\/strong> Sleep disturbance can begin at the onset of menstruation. Fluctuating hormone levels can alter sleep stages, especially for those with severe PMS, known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Girls and women are especially prone to insomnia in the days leading up to their period, when levels of estrogen and progesterone fall.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pregnancy:<\/strong> A woman experiences substantial hormonal changes during and after pregnancy. Major hormonal shifts begin during the first trimester and can cause fatigue, morning sickness, weight gain, and other changes. These continuing changes become especially troublesome in the third trimester, when difficulty finding a comfortable position, leg cramps, and the need to urinate frequently can interrupt sleep several times each night.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Postpartum:<\/strong> Once the baby is born, things don\u2019t get easier for a while. Estrogen and progesterone levels fall dramatically within 24 hours of giving birth. Physical and emotional changes can create daytime sleepiness and sleeping problems, and the demands of round-the-clock infant care can limit sleep to just a few hours at a time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perimenopause and menopause:<\/strong> As the body\u2019s hormonal production begins to ebb, women can experience hot flashes and night sweats that disturb sleep. Hormonal changes can also alter a woman\u2019s circadian rhythms\u2014the body\u2019s natural 24-hour cycle of physical, mental, and behavior changes\u2014and the body\u2019s ability to regulate temperature during a regular sleep-wake cycle. During this time, a woman is more likely to experience mood disorders and physical problems that contribute to insomnia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bladder issues:<\/strong> Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary incontinence and other symptoms of overactive bladder. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23526404\">Studies<\/a> estimate that 76% of women 40 and older report the frequent need to urinate at night.<\/p>\n<h3>Getting a Good Night\u2019s Sleep<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s not unusual to experience an occasional sleepless night. If a bout of insomnia results from a short-term issue, such as a schedule change, it will probably resolve itself. However, chronic insomnia can be dangerous and will usually require the help of a health care provider.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOver time, chronic insomnia can lead to accidents and health problems, such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure,\u201d Dr. Flaherty says. \u201cIn addition, the exhaustion it causes can increase the risk of falls, especially for older women.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Try these tips if you have trouble sleeping once in a while or if you experience chronic insomnia.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Avoid eating a heavy meal or drinking a lot of liquids two to three hours before bedtime.<\/li>\n<li>Limit your intake of caffeine, especially a few hours before bed. Some people choose to cut off caffeine after noon.<\/li>\n<li>Tobacco use can also keep you awake. If you smoke, try to quit for the day several hours before it\u2019s time to turn out the lights. It\u2019s even better if you can quit for good!<\/li>\n<li>Alcohol might make you fall asleep faster, but having a drink near bedtime or a few drinks during the evening can make you wake up during the night, and you may be unable to fall back to sleep.<\/li>\n<li>If your bedmate snores or has sleep apnea, try wearing earplugs to soften the noise.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your bedroom quiet, dark, and cool to create a comfortable sleep environment.<\/li>\n<li>Use a sleep mask or light-blocking curtains to ensure that light does not interfere with your sleep.<\/li>\n<li>If you don\u2019t fall asleep within 15 minutes, get out of bed and do something relaxing until you feel sleepy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have chronic insomnia or if these at-home remedies don\u2019t work, consult your health care provider, who can perform tests to find the source of your sleeplessness. If sleep disruption is a side effect of another issue, your provider may recommend treating that condition as part of the overall plan to help you get a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on its source, treatment for insomnia can include:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT):<\/strong> This treatment helps you change thoughts and actions that may interfere with sleep. CBT is also used to treat depression and anxiety. You may need to see a therapist weekly for several months to see a change in your sleep patterns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Prescription medication:<\/strong> Sedatives and certain antidepressants can be prescribed for insomnia. Some sleep medications can have serious side effects, including daytime sleepiness and increased risk of falls in older adults. They can also affect women differently than men, so you should take them only under your doctor\u2019s supervision.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Over-the-counter medications:<\/strong> It can be tempting to try these medications on your own, but be sure to speak to your health care provider first. Many of these products include antihistamines, and you want to be sure that they will not interact with other medications. It\u2019s important to remember that supplements such as melatonin are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and should only be used for a short time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGetting regular, uninterrupted sleep is essential to almost every aspect of your health,\u201d Dr. Flaherty says. \u201cIf you are having trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep three or more nights a week for at least three months, talk to your health care provider about steps you can take to get the rest you need.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stephanie Flaherty, DO, is a family physician who cares for patients of all ages in the Cooper Care Alliance office at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/cca-cherry-hill-1210-brace-road\">1210 Brace Road in Cherry Hill<\/a>. She is accepting new patients. Call <\/strong><a href=\"tel:8565361515\"><strong>856.536.1515<\/strong><\/a><strong> or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=\/services\/cardiology&amp;type=&amp;source=\/services\/cardiology\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a><strong> to schedule an appointment today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"espanol\"><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Las mujeres tienen m\u00e1s dificultades para dormir bien por la noche<\/h2>\n<p>\u00bfCon qu\u00e9 frecuencia tiene una noche completa, al menos siete horas, de sue\u00f1o ininterrumpido? Si tu respuesta es \u201ctodas las noches\u201d, consid\u00e9rate afortunado.<\/p>\n<p>Un estudio de 2018 de adultos mayores inform\u00f3 que el 63,3 % de las mujeres experimentaron s\u00edntomas de insomnio en comparaci\u00f3n con el 36,7 % de los hombres.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEl insomnio cr\u00f3nico puede interferir con su capacidad para completar las tareas diarias, trabajar y concentrarse\u201d, dice <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/doctors\/stephanie-flaherty-do\">Stephanie Flaherty, DO<\/a>, m\u00e9dica de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/primary-care-family-medicine-and-internal-medicine\">medicina familiar<\/a> de <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/services\/cooper-care-alliance\">Cooper Care Alliance<\/a>. \u201cPuede alterar tu estado de \u00e1nimo, provocando irritabilidad y depresi\u00f3n. El insomnio tambi\u00e9n puede causar problemas de salud, como enfermedades card\u00edacas, depresi\u00f3n y accidentes cerebrovasculares\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es el insomnio?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El insomnio es la incapacidad de conciliar el sue\u00f1o o permanecer dormido, despertar demasiado temprano o sentirse cansado despu\u00e9s de tres o m\u00e1s noches a la semana durante al menos tres meses.<\/p>\n<p>El insomnio primario es un trastorno que no es causado por una condici\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, medicaci\u00f3n u otros problemas subyacentes. El insomnio secundario ocurre como resultado de otras condiciones o como efecto secundario de la medicaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLa alteraci\u00f3n del sue\u00f1o es m\u00e1s com\u00fan en personas que tienen estr\u00e9s o problemas de salud mental o que trabajan de noche o tienen un horario de sue\u00f1o irregular\u201d, dice el Dr. Flaherty. \u201cLas condiciones m\u00e9dicas como la apnea del sue\u00f1o, el asma y la fibromialgia tambi\u00e9n pueden interrumpir el sue\u00f1o\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Algunas condiciones que se sabe que causan insomnio incluyen:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Afecciones que afectan la respiraci\u00f3n, como el asma y la apnea del sue\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<li>Problemas con las hormonas, incluidos problemas de tiroides.<\/li>\n<li>Acidez estomacal y otros trastornos gastrointestinales<\/li>\n<li>El embarazo<\/li>\n<li>Menopausia<\/li>\n<li>Afecciones de salud mental, especialmente depresi\u00f3n, ansiedad y trastorno de estr\u00e9s postraum\u00e1tico<\/li>\n<li>Lesi\u00f3n cerebral traum\u00e1tica<\/li>\n<li>Trastornos neurol\u00f3gicos, como el Parkinson o la enfermedad de Alzheimer<\/li>\n<li>Artritis, fibromialgia y otras afecciones que causan dolor cr\u00f3nico<\/li>\n<li>C\u00e1ncer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 es importante dormir?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>El sue\u00f1o permite que nuestros cuerpos y cerebros se reparen a s\u00ed mismos.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAunque nuestros cuerpos pueden estar en reposo, nuestros cerebros tienden a estar bastante ocupados mientras dormimos, eliminando las toxinas que se acumulan durante el d\u00eda y procesando la informaci\u00f3n para que podamos aprender y formar recuerdos\u201d, explica el Dr. Flaherty.<\/p>\n<p>Una buena noche de sue\u00f1o es esencial para casi todos los procesos de su cuerpo. Ayuda a sus funciones f\u00edsicas y mentales una vez que se despierta y ayuda en su capacidad para combatir enfermedades y desarrollar inmunidad. Tambi\u00e9n aumenta su metabolismo y reduce el riesgo de enfermedades cr\u00f3nicas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfPor qu\u00e9 el insomnio es m\u00e1s com\u00fan en las mujeres?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSe cree que los cambios hormonales que experimentan las mujeres durante el mes ya lo largo de su vida son los responsables de su mayor riesgo de insomnio\u201d, dice la Dra. Flaherty.<\/p>\n<p>Ciclos menstruales: La alteraci\u00f3n del sue\u00f1o puede comenzar al inicio de la menstruaci\u00f3n. Los niveles fluctuantes de hormonas pueden alterar las etapas del sue\u00f1o, especialmente para aquellas con s\u00edndrome premenstrual grave, conocido como trastorno disf\u00f3rico premenstrual. Las ni\u00f1as y las mujeres son especialmente propensas al insomnio en los d\u00edas previos a su per\u00edodo, cuando caen los niveles de estr\u00f3geno y progesterona.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Embarazo:<\/strong> Una mujer experimenta cambios hormonales sustanciales durante y despu\u00e9s del embarazo. Los principales cambios hormonales comienzan durante el primer trimestre y pueden causar fatiga, n\u00e1useas matutinas, aumento de peso y otros cambios. Estos cambios continuos se vuelven especialmente problem\u00e1ticos en el tercer trimestre, cuando la dificultad para encontrar una posici\u00f3n c\u00f3moda, los calambres en las piernas y la necesidad de orinar con frecuencia pueden interrumpir el sue\u00f1o varias veces cada noche.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Posparto:<\/strong> una vez que nace el beb\u00e9, las cosas no se vuelven m\u00e1s f\u00e1ciles por un tiempo. Los niveles de estr\u00f3geno y progesterona caen dr\u00e1sticamente dentro de las 24 horas posteriores al parto. Los cambios f\u00edsicos y emocionales pueden crear somnolencia diurna y problemas para dormir, y las demandas del cuidado infantil las 24 horas pueden limitar el sue\u00f1o a solo unas pocas horas a la vez.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Perimenopausia y menopausia:<\/strong> A medida que la producci\u00f3n hormonal del cuerpo comienza a disminuir, las mujeres pueden experimentar sofocos y sudores nocturnos que perturban el sue\u00f1o. Los cambios hormonales tambi\u00e9n pueden alterar los ritmos circadianos de una mujer, el ciclo natural de cambios f\u00edsicos, mentales y de comportamiento de 24 horas del cuerpo, y la capacidad del cuerpo para regular la temperatura durante un ciclo regular de sue\u00f1o y vigilia. Durante este tiempo, es m\u00e1s probable que una mujer experimente trastornos del estado de \u00e1nimo y problemas f\u00edsicos que contribuyen al insomnio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Problemas de vejiga:<\/strong> las mujeres tienen el doble de probabilidades que los hombres de experimentar incontinencia urinaria y otros s\u00edntomas de vejiga hiperactiva. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23526404\">Los estudios<\/a> estiman que el 76% de las mujeres mayores de 40 a\u00f1os reportan la necesidad frecuente de orinar por la noche.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conseguir una buena noche de sue\u00f1o<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No es inusual experimentar una noche de insomnio ocasional. Si un ataque de insomnio es el resultado de un problema a corto plazo, como un cambio de horario, probablemente se resolver\u00e1 solo. Sin embargo, el insomnio cr\u00f3nico puede ser peligroso y, por lo general, requerir\u00e1 la ayuda de un proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCon el tiempo, el insomnio cr\u00f3nico puede provocar accidentes y problemas de salud, como obesidad, diabetes y presi\u00f3n arterial alta\u201d, dice el Dr. Flaherty. \u201cAdem\u00e1s, el agotamiento que provoca puede aumentar el riesgo de ca\u00eddas, especialmente para las mujeres mayores\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Pruebe estos consejos si tiene problemas para dormir de vez en cuando o si experimenta insomnio cr\u00f3nico.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evite comer una comida pesada o beber muchos l\u00edquidos dos o tres horas antes de acostarse.<\/li>\n<li>Limite su consumo de cafe\u00edna, especialmente unas horas antes de acostarse. Algunas personas optan por dejar la cafe\u00edna despu\u00e9s del mediod\u00eda.<\/li>\n<li>El consumo de tabaco tambi\u00e9n puede mantenerlo despierto. Si fuma, intente dejar de fumar por el d\u00eda varias horas antes de que sea hora de apagar las luces. \u00a1Es a\u00fan mejor si puede dejar de fumar para siempre!<\/li>\n<li>El alcohol puede hacer que se duerma m\u00e1s r\u00e1pido, pero tomar una copa cerca de la hora de acostarse o unos tragos durante la noche puede hacer que se despierte durante la noche y es posible que no pueda volver a dormirse.<\/li>\n<li>Si su compa\u00f1ero de cama ronca o tiene apnea del sue\u00f1o, trate de usar tapones para los o\u00eddos para suavizar el ruido.<\/li>\n<li>Mantenga su dormitorio tranquilo, oscuro y fresco para crear un ambiente c\u00f3modo para dormir.<\/li>\n<li>Use una m\u00e1scara para dormir o cortinas que bloqueen la luz para asegurarse de que la luz no interfiera con su sue\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<li>Si no se duerme en 15 minutos, lev\u00e1ntese de la cama y haga algo relajante hasta que sienta sue\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Si tiene insomnio cr\u00f3nico o si estos remedios caseros no funcionan, consulte a su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica, quien puede realizar pruebas para encontrar el origen de su insomnio. Si la interrupci\u00f3n del sue\u00f1o es un efecto secundario de otro problema, su proveedor puede recomendar tratar esa afecci\u00f3n como parte del plan general para ayudarlo a dormir bien por la noche.<\/p>\n<p>Dependiendo de su fuente, el tratamiento para el insomnio puede incluir:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Terapia cognitiva conductual (TCC):<\/strong> este tratamiento lo ayuda a cambiar pensamientos y acciones que pueden interferir con el sue\u00f1o. La TCC tambi\u00e9n se usa para tratar la depresi\u00f3n y la ansiedad. Es posible que deba ver a un terapeuta semanalmente durante varios meses para ver un cambio en sus patrones de sue\u00f1o.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medicamentos recetados:<\/strong> Se pueden recetar sedantes y ciertos antidepresivos para el insomnio. Algunos medicamentos para dormir pueden tener efectos secundarios graves, como somnolencia diurna y mayor riesgo de ca\u00eddas en adultos mayores. Tambi\u00e9n pueden afectar a las mujeres de manera diferente a los hombres, por lo que debe tomarlos solo bajo la supervisi\u00f3n de su m\u00e9dico.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medicamentos de venta libre:<\/strong> puede ser tentador probar estos medicamentos por su cuenta, pero aseg\u00farese de hablar primero con su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica. Muchos de estos productos incluyen antihistam\u00ednicos y debe asegurarse de que no interact\u00faen con otros medicamentos. Es importante recordar que los suplementos como la melatonina no est\u00e1n regulados por la Administraci\u00f3n de Drogas y Alimentos de los EE. UU. y solo deben usarse por un per\u00edodo breve.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDormir de manera regular e ininterrumpida es esencial para casi todos los aspectos de su salud\u201d, dice el Dr. Flaherty. \u201cSi tiene problemas para conciliar el sue\u00f1o o permanecer dormido tres o m\u00e1s noches a la semana durante al menos tres meses, hable con su proveedor de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica sobre los pasos que puede seguir para obtener el descanso que necesita\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stephanie Flaherty, DO, es una m\u00e9dica de familia que atiende a pacientes de todas las edades en la oficina de Cooper Care Alliance en <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooperhealth.org\/locations\/cca-cherry-hill-1210-brace-road\">1210 Brace Road en Cherry Hill<\/a>. Ella est\u00e1 aceptando nuevos pacientes. Llame al <a href=\"tel:8565361515\">856.536.1515<\/a> o <a href=\"https:\/\/request.cooperhealth.org\/request.php?source=\/services\/cardiology&amp;type=&amp;source=\/services\/cardiology\">haga clic aqu\u00ed<\/a> para programar una cita hoy.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Para leer en Espa\u00f1ol, por favor haga clic aqu\u00ed How often do you have a full night\u2014at least seven hours\u2014of uninterrupted sleep? If your response is \u201cevery night,\u201d consider yourself lucky. 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