Short Sleep Might Lead to the Sniffles
Too little sleep is likely to affect your ability to function at work the next day, but could it also make you more likely to get sick?
Morgan Jones
Morgan Jones is a writer and communications professional based out of Austin, Texas. She graduated from the University of Texas in 2010 where she studied Journalism and Spanish before earning a degree in Public Relations.
Her focus at dailyRx is Mental Health feature stories. Morgan enjoys practicing yoga, traveling, and spending as much time as possible around Austin's beautiful swimming spots.
Last Updated: March 11, 2015
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