How SLEEP affects sports PERFORMANCE and INCREASES the risk for
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Sleep is crucial especially for athletes due to the high demands of their sport. It is often overlooked due to the lack of knowledge athletes have on the importance of sleep for recovery needed in order to play their best out on the field. Fatigue and lack of sleep is prevalent in many
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How Does Sleep Impact Athletic Performance
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The Health Toll of Poor Sleep - The New York Times
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