If you yawn, need naps, or drink a lot of caffeine during the day to stay awake – you may have a sleeping disorder
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Phoebe Putney’s sleep clinic has a full staff and 10 rooms where they conduct studies to observe and diagnose people’s sleep disorders.
Sleep apnea is most common among problem sleepers, and sleep specialists note that most people don’t get the necessary amount of sleep to function properly.
Dr. Chris Mann says the population at large isn’t getting the sleep they need. “Everyone is a little different, but on average most people probably need 7 ½ to 8 hours of sleep a night” says Mann.
Dr. Mann adds that snoring is not necessarily a trait of a sleeping disorder.
