2 Scary Sleep Facts, 2 Simple Fixes

March 7th, 2012
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2 Scary Sleep Facts, 2 Simple Fixes

It’s Watch-This Wednesday—the day we look at the newest videos on Sharecare.com. This week’s video roundup is all about shut-eye—the dangers of getting too little and some tricks for getting more.

Scary Fact #1: Lack of sleep can make you fat
Recent studies show that lack of sleep can cause weight gain. Dr. Robin Miller explains why in this video.

Scary Fact #2: Too little sleep can kill you
More importantly, a lack of sleep could be deadly. Research shows that one in six fatal car accidents are caused by driver fatigue. In this video, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Donnica Moore discuss why women aren’t getting enough sleep.

Easy Fix #1: Try this position
Fitness expert and author Tim Ferriss recommends finding a sleep position that will minimize your tossing and turning during the night. He demonstrates his sleep-inducing position in this video.

Easy Fix #2: Maybe you need a bedroom makeover
With sleep, as with fashion, sometimes the right accessory can make all the difference. In this video, Dr. Oz and Dr. Michael Breus showcase some items that might help you get a better night’s sleep.

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Cathy Poley

Cathy Poley is a Senior Web Producer at Sharecare. She has managed web and video projects for companies such as Primedia, CNN.com and Turner Broadcasting. Not only is Cathy a Sharecare employee, but she is also an avid Sharecare user, finding that the Q&As she reads inspire her to make better decisions about her health.

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