(CNN) — Do you get enough shut-eye? We know a good night’s sleep is essential for health, yet many do not consistently get enough of it. About 1 in 3 American adults do not regularly get recommended amounts of uninterrupted sleep they need for optimal health, and millions turn to supplements, medications or tracking apps in search of better rest.
Rather than labeling people as simply “good” or “bad” sleepers, a new study identified five distinct sleep types that each may be linked to different patterns of mood, health and brain activity. The findings, published October 7 in the journal PLOS Biology, could help explain why sleep problems are so varied and why improving them may require more personalized approaches.
To guide us through the study findings, I spoke with CNN wellness expert Dr. Leana Wen. Wen is an emergency physician and adjunct associate professor at George Washington University. She previously served as Baltimore’s health commissioner.
CNN: What does this new sleep study reveal about the different ways people sleep?
Dr.
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