Many American adults probably arenât getting the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night. But just how bad is Americaâs state of sleeping?
Well, a new survey by the National Sleep Foundation finds:
- The average American admits to feeling sleepy three times a week.
- As for how they try to combat that, 62% of people simply say they try to âshake it off.â
- And for some people itâs more than just three days. In fact, those who say they feel sleepy five of seven days a week have high rates of:
- Irritability (52%)
- Headaches (40%)
- Feeling unwell (34%)Â
So, why are people feeling sleepy so often?
- 55% say itâs because they just arenât sleeping well.
- 44% say itâs because they donât have enough time to sleep.
As for what people can do to get a better nightâs sleep, the National Sleep Foundation recommends:
- Sticking to a sleep schedule, even on weekends.
- Practice a relaxing bed time ritual.
- Start tracking your sleep using apps and devices.Â
Source:National Sleep Foundation
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