For an activity that accounts for a third of one’s life, sleep has always been a mystery. Shot in part on the road with the often sleep-deprived White House press corps, this program illuminates the integral role proper rest plays in our everyday—and "every night"—lives. Experts discuss such topics as internal clocks, circadian rhythms, dreams, insomnia, and the effects of caffeine and sleeping pills. The program points out the alarming fact that in our 24-hour culture, where sleep has become the lowest priority, 62 percent of Americans have sleeping disorders. A Discovery Channel Production. (51 minutes)

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