Thursday, December 29, 2011

Losing Sleep Due To Stress

Stress and Sleep in America


Starting every day with a good night's sleepTM is important year round. The Better Sleep Council (BSC) conducted a stress and sleep survey to find out what keeps Americans up at night. This year's findings revealed a range of insights on Americans' stress and sleep cycles. Here are some of the results:
How Stressed Are We? Who is More Stressed?
  • 26% of women report trouble sleeping at least once a week compared to only 16% of men
     
  • 19% of individuals ages 45-64 admit to losing sleep due to stress a few nights per week
What is Keeping Us Awake? The survey also focused on women's wellness and the results show an interesting paradigm in how women approach their own health.
  • 27% of women say sleep is the most important component to their overall well-being
     
  • 16% of women would try getting a good night's sleep to improve their overall wellness
     
  • 31% of suburban moms are likely to make sleep a priority
     
  • 50% of women with children agree that sleep is the best way to recharge, nine points higher than women without children
     
  • 45% of women agree they feel most refreshed after a good night's sleep
     
  • 26% of women are likely to invest in a mattress as an in-home wellness item  

The best stress reducer is an excellent night's sleep which is always aided by an excellent mattress. Don't sell yourself short by chosing the cheapest mattress thinking that you will reduce stress by making price the primary concern. Select a mattress that is well constructed and will give at least 10 years of life. Choose a mattress that will enable you to completely relax into it and enjoy the level of comfort that will facilitate your deepest sleep. Starting every day with a good night's sleep is like ushing your "reset" button.

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