"Unlocking Better Sleep: Tips for Health and Well-being"

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Despite the glorification of minimal sleep in hustle culture, scientific evidence shows that everyone needs 7-9 hours of sleep for optimal functioning. Economic stress, poor health, and mental health issues are major contributors to sleep deprivation, particularly in low-income, rural areas. Structural changes like better healthcare access and income-support programs are needed to address the root causes of sleep inequality, rather than relying on individual sleep hacks.
Topics:health#economic-stress#health-and-wellness#health-inequality#mental-health#sleep-deprivation#sleep-hygiene
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