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Why We Sleep - and Why We Don't

Allen Blaivas, M.D.
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Allen J. Blaivas, DO, practices pulmonary, critical care and sleep...

Allen Blaivas, M.D.

Monday, March 12, 2007
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Question:  I get tons of sleep a night - at least 8 hours - but I still feel like I need a nap around 1 or 2 pm each day.  Is this normal?  Is there something I could be doing to avoid this early-afternoon energy crash? Dr. Blaivas: Thanks for your interesting question.  I...
  1. Sleep deprivation actually good?
    Anonymous
    Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at 04:55 PM
    If I'm having trouble getting any good nights of sleep, would it be better for me to completely deprive myself for one night in hopes of getting deep sleep the next night?
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