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      <title>The Appalachian Cities that Never Sleep</title>
      <link>https://dailyyonder.com/the-appalachian-cities-that-never-sleep/2026/06/24/</link>
      <description>Discusses new research on sleep quality in Eastern Kentucky and its impacts on quality of life. Highlights the pervasiveness of sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep apnea, throughout Appalachia and their associations with trauma, poverty, and other challenges common in Appalachian communities.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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