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Why do women have more difficulty sleeping than men?

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Why do women have more difficulty sleeping than men?

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Women have more difficulty sleeping because of the many roles they play during the day that can cut into their sleep time, according to Patricia Geraghty, NP. Watch this video to learn more about why women have a difficult time sleeping.

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