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Eve Davies

47% of adults are afraid of the dark and it's affecting their sleep — here’s how to cope

A couple hiding under a blanket as they are afraid of the dark.

No matter what the Ghost Busters say, it turns out we are afraid of those ghosts. From hearing strange noises to experiencing nightmarish dreams or fretting about paranormal or human intruders, we're a population of nighttime worriers, and according to a new study, 47% of us are afraid of the dark.

Even if you've chosen the best mattress for your sleep needs and made your bedroom into a calm haven, if you're one of the many people afraid of the dark, getting a night of quality sleep is not an easy feat. 

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