Getting enough sleep every night is part of a healthy lifestyle, but many Americans regularly fall short of the recommended seven hours of sleep per night. In fact, approximately 35% of U.S. adults do not get enough sleep. In addition to feeling tired and groggy, poor sleep habits over time can increase the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and poor mental health. Moreover, getting behind the wheel of a car, or other vehicle, while drowsy can affect your ability to react quickly and make smart decisions on the road. This can increase your chances of being involved in a car crash, seriously injuring yourself and other motorists. According to data from the 2014 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), which was conducted in all 50 states as well as Washington D.C., close to 83 million adults report that they get less than seven hours of sleep per night on a regular basis. This is a common problem among adults in this c
http://www.lthlaw.com/2016/03/maryland-personal-injury-lawyers-a-wake-up-call-on-the-importance-of-good-sleep-habits/
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