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The Promise of Sleep by William C. Dement with Christopher Vaughan — WisdomDeck honest review
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The Promise of Sleep

by William C. Dement with Christopher Vaughan

The father of sleep medicine on sleep debt, disorders, the history of the field and his campaign for awareness. Foundational and personal.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Sleep debt accumulates.
  2. Drowsiness is red alert.
  3. Sleep is not optional.

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