About one in five American adults fails to get enough sleep, says the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. It has a variety of causes, including long work hours and certain medical problems.

To help cope with sleep deprivation, the academy suggests:

• Sleep extra hours prior to a known period of sleep loss.
• Take a 30-minute nap to help boost your energy.

Source: HealthDay

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