A conversation the other night leads me to do a little reading tonight... on sleep. Can we get too much, too little, or catch up on it when we've been burning the midnight oil?
65% of people are sleep deprived... that means 65% of people are stressed, moody, and probably struggling to concentrate. Dr. James Maas tells us that getting less than the amount of sleep your body needs is neither macho nor smart. Research supports his perspective and while hunting for even more info, I found out some interesting facts that some may be surprised to hear. (I hope it doesn't put you to sleep!)
New research shows that a woman's sleep clock is quite different than a man's - it moves faster. This is why women are often "early-to-rise" (not me!) and men are often considered "night owls". The biological ticker in the brain of a woman is quicker and can be the reason that women suffer from insomnia about 50% more than men.
The National Sleep Foundation sites a Harvard research study stating that it's nearly impossible to get caught up on sleep. People with non-traditional work shifts need to be aware of this to maintain as regular a schedule as possible.
Other Harvard research studies connect sleep loss to decreased productivity, hypertension, and obesity.
So as we head into the colder weather and sickness and exhaustion will inevitably creep in, make sure you are getting your much needed rest!
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