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Sleep Doctor

WTTW News | April 26, 2011, 7:00 pm

Sleeping on the job can be dangerous in some professions. Sleep expert Dr. Kathryn Reid joins us to talk about her latest research on sleep, and why it's so important to our health and well-being.

  • More on the Story: Read Dr. Reid's articles on sleep research
  • Have you ever fallen asleep on the job?
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