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Experts Warn: Sleep Quality Affects Health Amid Disruptors

3/22/2026

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Sleep quality is crucial for overall health, according to Dr. Wendy Troxel, a sleep expert at RAND.
Many adults report feeling groggy despite seven to eight hours of sleep.
Alcohol, caffeine, stress, and phone use can disrupt sleep quality.
Women often experience poorer sleep quality and insomnia, especially during menopause.

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Sleep quality is crucial for overall health, according to Dr. Wendy Troxel, a sleep expert at RAND.
Many adults report feeling groggy despite seven to eight hours of sleep.
Alcohol, caffeine, stress, and phone use can disrupt sleep quality.
Women often experience poorer sleep quality and insomnia, especially during menopause.