State Attorney General Race, Why Cleaning Makes Some People Feel Better, Why Teens Are Using Medicine To Help Them Sleep

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A new report found 28 percent of teens have tried some sort of sleep aid, from over-the-counter options like NyQuil to prescription sleep medications. We learn about the consequences of young people using sleep aids and what’s contributing to the need in the first place. We also discuss why cleaning makes some people feel more at ease. And we get an update on the attorney general race on Tuesday’s ballot.

Featured in this Show

  • Why Cleaning Helps Some People Feel Less Anxious

    Why does coming home to a clean home help some people feel calm? Or feeling anxiety or stress vanish after scrubbing the kitchen floor? There’s a few possible explanations for why cleanliness translates to lower levels of stress and anxiety for some. We hear from a Wisconsin professor to learn more.

  • New Study Looks At The Risks Of Teens' Sleep Deprivation

    A new study shows that nearly all teenagers are not getting the recommended amount of sleep and that a quarter of them have turned to medication for help. In addition, most parents and teens have not talked with their doctors about the problem. We discuss what’s stopping teens from getting adequate rest and what can be done about it.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Natalie Guyette Producer
  • Bill Martens Producer
  • Regan Gurung Guest
  • Sarah Clark Guest

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