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 America.
• 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.