For quite a while now I thought perhaps it was just me. I’ve been having increasing trouble sleeping for the past year or so, with many nights when I only get about five hours of sleep before I’m wide awake again. But according to a new survey from Gallup that was released today, I’m part of a significant majority of Americans. Barely 40% of respondents felt that they are getting as much sleep as they require. So what’s causing this trend? (No… you can’t blame the eclipse.) Gallup’s research couldn’t pin down a specific cause or many specific details, but researchers believe that this sleep deficit is being driven by a combination of societal and environmental factors. (Associated Press)
If you’re feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone. A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they…
