Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

If you’re feeling — YAWN — sleepy or tired while you read this and wish you could get some more shut-eye, you’re not alone.

A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep, according to a new poll.

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Poll Sleepy American — A woman and her dog nap between rain showers at Schenley Park, Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in Pittsburgh. The Gallup survey, released April 15 found that in the U.S., where the ethos of grinding and pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps is ubiquitous, getting enough sleep can seem like a dream.
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