What Keeps Us Awake At Night??

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You've tried sleeping pills, and working out, and we know that rest helps with our emotional health, but just because we know doesn't mean we are doing it. There is a survey of over 1200 U.S. adults, who say they "rarely or never" wake up feeling well-rested. The survey reveals Americans’ sleep habits and some of the top sources of sleep struggles:

• Close to half (43%) have experienced insomnia in 2023 and 17% have suffered from sleep apnea.

• The biggest concerns that are keeping people up at night are exactly the same as last year, except for number five, which was the Russia-Ukraine war. This year’s top bedtime worries are:
  • The increase in the cost of living
  • The pandemic
  • Gun violence
  • Climate Change
  • The 2024 presidential election

• The worst sleep habits that disturb sleep are:
  • Going to bed at inconsistent times
  • Looking at screens in bed
  • Eating too much before bed
  • Falling asleep with the TV on
  • Staying up all night

• A third of respondents don’t sleep in the same bed as their partner because of differing sleep preferences, which is known as a “sleep divorce.”

• Another popular sleep trend is “Scandinavian sleeping,” which is when a couple shares a bed, but each partner has their own bedding instead of sharing.

• While 59% of adults still share blankets with their partner, 41% are practicing the Scandinavian sleeping method.

Source: NY Post