We often use the expression that we lose sleep over whatever it is that bothers or worries us. However, this is mostly a statement of hyperbole. We typically don’t stay awake at night tossing and turning for weeks or months on end. Unless it’s over American politics, that is. Or possibly a once-in-a-lifetime global pandemic. Losing Sleep Over COVID-19 According to a study of more than 1,000 people across the United States, 77 percent of Americans say they’re losing sleep amid the coronavirus pandemic. The survey finds that anxiety regarding the virus is the number one factor in pandemic-related sleep loss. The second most frequent answer was “worrying about loved ones,” followed by loneliness and inconsistent sleep schedules. The pandemic has even given rise to a new phenomenon known as “pandemic dreams.” These are vivid dreams that center on death, sickness, and fears about the outbreak. Data Reveals Connection Between Sleep...(Read Full Article)