Why can't you sleep? - Deeply Human, BBC World Service

Is insomnia really a problem of modern life... or is the struggle for sleep older than you think?

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It's a common lament: this new world of smartphones and constant connectivity makes it nearly impossible to get enough sleep. But Shakespeare's characters were up all night, sleepwalking, and freaking out about their daily lives. Just how have our sleeping patterns really changed since the invention of the electric light?

Dessa dives deep into the science of sleep to find out what we need, what we're missing, and why it can be so hard to get a full night's rest.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct3hh5

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