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2669: What You Need to Know About the Dangers of Microsleep by Valencia Haguera of Healthline on Sleep Hygiene Tips

Aug 17, 2024
Valencia Haguera, an expert on sleep hygiene, delves into the dangers of microsleep, which can occur when we're sleep-deprived. She highlights how difficult it can be to detect, with symptoms like slow blinking and unresponsiveness. Haguera emphasizes the importance of getting 7 to 9 hours of quality sleep to prevent these episodes. She shares practical sleep hygiene tips and safety measures, particularly for high-risk activities like driving, to ensure overall well-being and alertness.
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