Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
by Dr. Karen Latimer
Sleep is a critical component to a healthy lifestyle, and yet, I can almost guarantee you are not getting enough of it. Busy schedules, on demand TV viewing, incessant electronic communication and overall increased stress levels are depriving us of our much needed Zzzzz’s.
According to the experts at The Valley Hospital,
An increasing number of adults experience sleep problems on a regular basis, according to the National Sleep Foundation. In fact 75% of American adults report having had at least one symptom of a sleep problem a few nights a week or more within the past year, continuing an upward trend in the prevalence of sleep problems since 1999. More than 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep and wakefulness. If you are one of them, you already know that poor sleep means you feel less energetic during the day. What you may not know is that poor sleep is associated with serious health risks.
Insufficient sleep has been linked to:
— obesity
— hypertension
— cardiovascular disease
— diabetes
— depression
However, an overwhelming majority of sleep disorders remain undiagnosed and untreated.
So, how do you know if you are getting enough sleep? Take this quiz to find out!
Even if you answered no to all, you and your family can probably benefit from better sleep hygiene. Stay tuned all week for lots of great Better Sleep Content.
Like Us on Instagram and Facebook for Sleep Tips of the Day.
