Slumbered Sleep

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Today, sleep is influenced heavily by modern society and the lifestyles of today’s
world. Modern society enjoys 24-hour business activities, frequent travel,
and exposure to a wide range of electronic equipment including televisions,
computers, and cell phones. A growing body of research argues that these innovations
harm human health and functioning by having negative effects on sleep
quantity, quality, and timing. Weight increase, a lack of exercise, and the use of
drugs like alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine are more lifestyle factors that are linked
to poor sleep.
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