Sleep Deprivation
- 100 million Americans suffer from moderate to severe sleep deprivation.
- 74% of all Americans claim they do not receive enough sleep every night.
- High school and college students are among the most sleep deprived individuals in the country.
- Parents who have young children (infants and toddlers) lose an hour of sleep every night.
- Sleep deprivation costs the American economy nearly $150 billion every year due to high stress levels and decreased worker productivity.
- Sleep deprivation is currently estimated to be the number one health related issue in
- 30 to 40% of all truck accidents are related to driver fatigue and drowsiness.
How to get more sleep and energy:
- Avoid eating right before bed, especially food with a high amount of sugar.
- Make sure the room is as dark as possible: use blinds on windows, turn off electronics, and keep all lights off.
- It may be too hot in your room to sleep comfortably; make sure the temperature of the room is no more than 70 degrees F.
- Avoid caffeine before bed, which includes soda and coffee.
- Try taking a hot bath or shower right before bed to help you relax.
- Exercising during the day can give you more energy during the day and help you sleep better at night.
- Try an energy shot in the day if you are struggling with fatigue.