Genes play a role in how much sleep people need, but good habits can override a tendency to get too little sleep, which can trigger a cascade of health problems. A good nightโs sleep can be influenced by adjusting exposure to light and avoiding caffeine and exercise late in the day. (The Dallas Morning News)
Christine Ayala was a Texas Tribune fellow, focusing on reporting and newsletter production, in 2014 and 2015. Before joining the Tribune, Christine interned for the Austin American-Statesman features... More by Christine Ayala


