2019-03-27   |   ReCent medical news  

This article looks at the growing field of sleep epidemiology and considers whether society needs to pay closer attention to a simple physiological need that assists in maintaining health and preventing disease. It will also examine the relevance of sleep in insurance risk assessment. Read more from Hannover Re’s Lauren Acton.

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Adults should get 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night for optimal health.