These sleep myths may be compromising your health

(ABCNEWS) — Sleep deprivation is a public health crisis, with potentially serious complications down the road for people not getting enough rest.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than a third of Americans sleep fewer than seven hours nightly. So why do so many people believe they can fully function with only five or six hours of sleep? We’re here to debunk what many consider conventional wisdom surrounding sleep.

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