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19 Mar 2017

We sleep 20% less of what we should do (Interview published in Spanish in 'Diari de Tarragona')

We sleep less than we should. Approximately 20% less, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It is difficult to determine just one cause. But nocturnal light activity plays a key role. We voluntarily restrict sleep. We do not respect the natural cycle and we have extended the waking time. As a consequence, we need the alarm clock. "We were born with the natural alarm clock. And then we have created an artificial one that interferes daily in our body circadian rhythm, "explains Dr. Antonio Bové, a specialist in sleep medicine. He reminds that we are creating more and more light conditions, with mobile devices, tablets or televisions. "And so much artificial light does not make us want to go to sleep," he says. (Read the interview in the following link: ttps://www.diaridetarragona.com/naltros/Dormimos-un-20-menos-de-lo-que-deberiamos-20170319-0012.html)

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