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Stress
and Sleep In America
Starting
every day with a good night's sleep is important year round.
The Better Sleep Council (BSC) conducted a stress and sleep
survey to find out what keeps Americans up at night. This
year's findings revealed a range of insights on Americans'
stress and sleep cycles. Here are some of the results:
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Who
is More Stressed?
- 26%
of women report trouble sleeping at least once a week
compared to only 16% of men
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19% of individuals ages 45-64 admit to losing sleep due to
stress a few nights per week
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The
survey also focused on women's wellness and the results show
an interesting paradigm in how women approach their own
health.
- 27%
of women say sleep is the most important component to their
overall well-being
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- 16%
of women would try getting a good night's sleep to improve
their overall wellness
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- 31%
of suburban moms are likely to make sleep a priority
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- 50%
of women with children agree that sleep is the best way to
recharge, nine points higher than women without children
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- 45%
of women agree they feel most refreshed after a good night's
sleep
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- 26%
of women are likely to invest in a mattress as an in-home
wellness item
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Here
are Ten Tips For a Good Nights Sleep
We
all have too much to do, so take time out and recharge
yourself by getting a good night's sleep. The quality and
quantity of your sleep can make all the difference in how
productive you'll be the next day. Here are ten tips to help
you get the sleep you need and deserve.
- Maintain
a regular bed and wake time schedule, including weekends.
- Establish
a regular, relaxing bedtime routine such as soaking in a hot
bath or hot tub and then reading a book or listening to
soothing music.
- Create
a sleep-conducive environment that is dark, quiet,
comfortable and cool.
- Sleep
on a comfortable mattress and pillows.
- Use
your bedroom only for sleep and sex. It is best to take work
materials, computers and televisions out of the sleeping
environment.
- Finish
eating at least two to three hours before your regular
bedtime.
- Exercise
regularly. It is best to complete your workout at least a
few hours before bedtime.
- Avoid
nicotine (e.g., cigarettes, tobacco products). Used close to
bedtime, it can lead to poor sleep.
- Avoid
caffeine (e.g., coffee, tea, soft drinks, chocolate) close
to bedtime. It can keep you awake.
- Avoid
alcohol close to bedtime. It can lead to disrupted sleep
later in the night.
- If
your mattress needs replacement then get the sleep you need
on a memory
foam mattress.
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