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  • Education & Training
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          • HEALTHY SLEEP
            • Why Sleep Matters: Benefits of Sleep
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            • Science of Sleep: How is Sleep Regulated?
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            • Getting the Sleep You Need: Jet Lag and Shift Work
            • Getting the Sleep You Need: When to Seek Treatment


Why Sleep Matters
  • Benefits of Sleep
  • Consequences of Sleep Deficiency
  • Historical and Cultural Perspectives
The Science of Sleep
  • What is Sleep?
  • How is Sleep Regulated?

Genetics, Aging and Sleep
  • Changes with Age
  • Profiles of Changes with Age
  • Genetics of Sleep
Getting the Sleep You Need
  • Factors that Interfere with Sleep
  • You and Your Biological Clock
  • Jet Lag and Shift Work
  • When to Seek Treatment


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