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A third of U.S. adults are struggling to get a good night's rest, a survey finds

A recently released Gallup poll finds that high stress is a particular barrier to restful sleep, with younger people the most affected.
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Americans are having a hard time sleeping, and stress seems to be a major factor according to a recent poll.

conducted jointly by Gallup and mattress retailer Casper found that only one-third of Americans report getting high-quality sleep. A third

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