COVID-19 lockdowns helped people get more, but not necessarily better, sleep
Stress may have reduced extra Z’s quality
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Two studies find that college students and people living in Germany, Switzerland and Austria report getting more sleep while staying at home under COVID-19 shutdown orders. But for those living in the three European countries, stress may have reduced sleep quality.
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