*West Virginians Don’t Get Enough Sleep
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention led a study to find out the amount of sleep people reported getting state by state. West Virginia ranked at the top of sleep-deprived states with a number that was double the national rate. That suggests that 1 in 5 West Virginians do not get adequate sleep. They also found that women get less sleep than men.
Why is sleep important? Lack of sleep affects a lot of things from mood to weight. Links have been found to poor blood sugar control, increased risk of diabetes, increased risk for cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.
Make a point to get 7-8 hours of shut-eye. It is some of the best “health insurance” you can have.
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