 For many across the state, sleep is hard to come by and the University of Kentucky is conducting a study to learn why. I spoke with RESTKY's project coordinator to learn more. RESTKY is a new research project out of the University of Kentucky which is funded by the National Institute of Health. The project aims to better understand sleep and health in eastern Kentucky. As of right now, Kentucky is ranking 48th in terms of quality of sleep in the U.S. and some of our communities are ranking super high in poor sleep. So this study aims to look at the factors as to why people are experiencing poor sleep and hopefully to come up with strategies to help improve sleep and health among our community members. You'll ride one of a kind and see the experts at J&M Custom Auto and Off-Road. It's your customization candy store. Visit jmcustomauto.com and select your make and model. It's that easy. Window tanning, remote start, leather interiors, sound systems, front and rear bumpers, spray and bed liners, bed covers, wheels and tires, lift kits, step rails, even underglow like kits and so much more. If you can dream it, we can do it at J&M Custom. This study will observe residents in Adair, Bell, Estel, Jackson, Knot, Letcher, Lincoln, Perry, Pike, Rock Castle, Russell and Whitley counties. Participants in the study will be compensated up to $685 for their time. So community-based research is important in the fact that we actually get out into the communities and get input from a variety of people in our communities. Results from the project will be presented to participants so that they will know what we have learned. It will also be presented in professional journals as well as to policy makers, with the ultimate goal being to develop interventions that will help people in our communities have better sleep and health. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. For more information or to register for the study, go to RESTKYStudy.com. Reporting for Mountaintop News, I'm Breanna Robinson.