Washington, DC—As summer draws to a close, students need to rise earlier to make it to classes on time. This seasonal adjustment can leave students and parents alike short of sleep. If it persists, long-term sleep loss can even contribute to increased risk of obesity and diabetes.
Endocrine Society member Orfeu M. Buxton, an expert on sleep, health and metabolism, is available to offer comment on many aspects of this issue, including:
WHO: Orfeu M. Buxton, PhD
WHAT: Dr. Buxton can offer practical tips on adjusting to the fall schedule and provide insights into how sleep and lack of sleep impact overall health.
CONTACT: To schedule interviews, please contact Jenni Glenn Gingery at jgingery@endocrine.org or 202.971.3655.
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Colleen Williams Manager, Public Relations Phone: (202)-971-3611 cwilliams@endocrine.org
Jenni Glenn Gingery Associate Director, Communications and Media Relations Phone: (202)-971-3655 jgingery@endocrine.org