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To the list of America’s many disparities,  you can add “sleep.”  According to

 recent research from Stonybrook University and the Rand Corporation, 

Americans describe themselves as either excellent sleepers or poor sleepers with very few “OK sleepers

Why? Excellent sleepers tend to be older,  live in cities, are highly educated, feel and are securely employed. Poor sleepers identify as living in rural areas, feeling underemployed, under-educated and worried about the future. 

Sleeping poorly makes bad times worse. So, what can we do to get a better night’s sleep? 

Dr. Michael Howell from the University of Minnesota joins host Angela Davis with research, facts and advice on getting a better night’s rest.

Here are a few tips shared during the show to get the most Zzz filled sleep:

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Sleep is essential to good health. But like so much in our lives, the pandemic has compromised our rest. If you’re feeling sleep-deprived, our expert guest has some advice.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Sleeping poorly makes bad times worse. So, what can we do to get a better night’s sleep? Dr. Michael Howell from the University of Minnesota joins host Angela Davis with research, facts and advice on getting a better night’s rest.

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Is the pandemic keeping you awake? Advice from Minnesota’s leading sleep expert

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