Sleeping It Off Normal Patterns Disrupted by Round-the-Clock Lifestyles

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Do you ever wake up wishing you could go straight back to sleep? Are there days when even a strong jolt of caffeine isn't enough to get you going?

According to Dr. Robert Pope, medical director of St. Mary's Sleep Disorders Center, there are numerous causes for this condition, which is called excessive daytime sleepiness.

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Sleeping It Off Normal Patterns Disrupted by Round-the-Clock Lifestyles

The most obvious cause is not getting enough sleep.

"Teenagers need about nine hours of sleep to eliminate their sleep debt," said Pope, "and most adults need seven a...

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