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Sleep can give athletes an edge over competitors − but few recognize how fundamental sleep is to performance

  • Written by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh
imageSleep has been an underappreciated strategy for gaining an edge over an opponent at any level of athletic competition.AP Photo/Alex Brandon

In the adrenaline-packed world of professional sports, the power of sleep rarely gets adequate attention.

A healthy sleep pattern can be a stealthy game plan for athletes to gain an edge over their opponents....

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