Name: Sleep Camping Study Podcast - Ken Wright by Lab R.A.T.S.
Duration: 2 min 39 s
Description: Camping in the Colorado mountains is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, but it might be more than just a serene campsite that helps us relax. According to a new CU Boulder study, camping, even for a short weekend, can help reset our internal clocks, resulting in better sleep, says Professor Ken Wright, director of CU Boulder's Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory.

Camping in the Colorado mountains is a great way to get away from the hustle and bustle of modern life, but it might be more than just a serene campsite that helps us relax. According to a new CU Boulder study, camping, even for a short weekend, can help reset our internal clocks, resulting in better sleep, says Professor Ken Wright, director of CU Boulder's Sleep and Chronobiology Laboratory.

Sleep Camping Study Podcast - Ken Wright

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