"Research shows that getting enough rest can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, help regulate hormones, and keep blood sugar under control and that it may even help fight dementia."
"Our need for sleep parallels our need for air and water, said Michael Grandner, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona."
"According to the report, around 40 percent of Black adults are getting fewer than seven hours of sleep per night on average and are less likely to wake up feeling well rested than their Asian, white and Hispanic peers."
In 2024, nearly a third of U.S. adults reported sleeping fewer than the recommended seven hours per night. Only about half of adults felt well rested upon waking. Insufficient sleep is linked to increased risks of cardiovascular disease, hormonal imbalances, and mental health issues. Health experts express concern over the sleep deficit, emphasizing its critical role in overall health. The report indicates disparities in sleep quality among racial groups, with 40% of Black adults sleeping less than seven hours, while Asian adults reported the highest levels of feeling well rested.
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