Monday, June 11, 2012

Can't Sleep? You May be Afraid of the Dark

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"The high incidence of insomnia among Americans has been attributed to risk factors such as high levels of stress, shift work, or mood disorders such as anxiety or depression.  This study, however, is among the first to suggest that an underlying fear of the dark could be a major contributor."

CBS News reported "Poor sleepers were more easily disturbed by the noises, and their reactions were exaggerated by darkness."

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