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Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average Briton gets

The average Briton gets only 6 hours and 20 minutes of sleep, significantly less than the recommended amount.

Are you tired all the time? Me too but I think I've worked out why

Our constant tiredness comes from both physical exertion and the unseen emotional labor we engage in to avoid difficult feelings.

Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average Briton gets

The average Briton gets only 6 hours and 20 minutes of sleep, significantly less than the recommended amount.

Are you tired all the time? Me too but I think I've worked out why

Our constant tiredness comes from both physical exertion and the unseen emotional labor we engage in to avoid difficult feelings.
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#mental-health

Maternal Minds Matter

Child care use helps reduce the negative impact of decreased maternal sleep on postpartum depression.

Your First Step Toward a Better Mood

Chronic insomnia can lead to heightened anxiety and panic attacks.
Sleep deprivation has a significant negative impact on mental health, affecting mood and potentially leading to depression and anxiety.

Sleep Matters!

Adequate sleep is vital for health, productivity, and emotional wellbeing, with modern distractions contributing significantly to sleep deprivation.

Tired? Here's How to Know if You're Sleep Deprived.

Chronic poor sleep raises health risks; adults need 7-9 hours to function well.

Why Sleep Matters and How We're All Getting Less of It

Sleep is essential for health, mood, focus, and cognitive function; inadequate sleep increases the risk of serious health issues.

How To Get Through The Day As A Sleep-Deprived New Dad

Sleep deprivation significantly affects new parents, causing immense mental and physical exhaustion as they care for their newborns around the clock.

Maternal Minds Matter

Child care use helps reduce the negative impact of decreased maternal sleep on postpartum depression.

Your First Step Toward a Better Mood

Chronic insomnia can lead to heightened anxiety and panic attacks.
Sleep deprivation has a significant negative impact on mental health, affecting mood and potentially leading to depression and anxiety.

Sleep Matters!

Adequate sleep is vital for health, productivity, and emotional wellbeing, with modern distractions contributing significantly to sleep deprivation.

Tired? Here's How to Know if You're Sleep Deprived.

Chronic poor sleep raises health risks; adults need 7-9 hours to function well.

Why Sleep Matters and How We're All Getting Less of It

Sleep is essential for health, mood, focus, and cognitive function; inadequate sleep increases the risk of serious health issues.

How To Get Through The Day As A Sleep-Deprived New Dad

Sleep deprivation significantly affects new parents, causing immense mental and physical exhaustion as they care for their newborns around the clock.
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#public-health

This ZIP code of Bay Area have less sufficient sleep

Residents in Oakland struggle with sleep due to environmental noise and other disturbances, contributing to high sleep deprivation rates in the area.

IKEA redesigns iconic blue bag to create a plush, portable pillow

IKEA Singapore's Resten bag transforms the iconic Frakta into a multifunctional travel pillow, addressing sleep deprivation among Singaporeans.

After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens but Only for Black People

Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report sleep deprivation.
Unequal exposure to police violence could contribute to racial sleep disparities.

This ZIP code of Bay Area have less sufficient sleep

Residents in Oakland struggle with sleep due to environmental noise and other disturbances, contributing to high sleep deprivation rates in the area.

IKEA redesigns iconic blue bag to create a plush, portable pillow

IKEA Singapore's Resten bag transforms the iconic Frakta into a multifunctional travel pillow, addressing sleep deprivation among Singaporeans.

After Police Kill Unarmed Black People, Sleep Worsens but Only for Black People

Black people in the United States are more likely than white people to report sleep deprivation.
Unequal exposure to police violence could contribute to racial sleep disparities.
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#health

Study reveals how much SLEEP the average person in London and NY gets

New Yorkers average 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep, highlighting a significant sleep deprivation issue in urban areas.

Americans aren't getting enough sleep - and tech might not help

Most U.S. adults aren't getting enough sleep.
Sleeping seven or more hours is crucial for your health.

Study reveals how much SLEEP the average person in London and NY gets

New Yorkers average 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep, highlighting a significant sleep deprivation issue in urban areas.

Americans aren't getting enough sleep - and tech might not help

Most U.S. adults aren't getting enough sleep.
Sleeping seven or more hours is crucial for your health.
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#parenting

Parents Weigh In After New Mom Asks If They Miss The Newborn Phase

Many parents struggle to enjoy the newborn phase due to sleep deprivation and limitations, preferring older stages with more interaction.

Co-Sleeping: Safety Risks, Pros and Cons, and Expert Tips From Dr. Harvey Karp

New parents face severe sleep deprivation, increasing risks of dangerous parenting choices, including those related to infant sleep safety.

Sleep training: Life preserver for parents or "symptom of capitalism"?

Sleep deprivation impacts productivity significantly, with studies showing each additional hour of sleep per week increases employment probability and weekly earnings.

Parents Weigh In After New Mom Asks If They Miss The Newborn Phase

Many parents struggle to enjoy the newborn phase due to sleep deprivation and limitations, preferring older stages with more interaction.

Co-Sleeping: Safety Risks, Pros and Cons, and Expert Tips From Dr. Harvey Karp

New parents face severe sleep deprivation, increasing risks of dangerous parenting choices, including those related to infant sleep safety.

Sleep training: Life preserver for parents or "symptom of capitalism"?

Sleep deprivation impacts productivity significantly, with studies showing each additional hour of sleep per week increases employment probability and weekly earnings.
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Pajama Program helps Bronx families develop better bedtime routines - Bronx Times

Children, even as young as second grade, are not getting adequate sleep, which severely impacts their academic and emotional well-being.

Stay Well: Do naps really boost brain health and productivity? And how long should they be?

Naps provide valuable cognitive and physical health benefits, challenging the perception of them as signs of laziness.

Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average middle-aged woman gets

Women aged 40-60 average just 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep, primarily due to menopause-related insomnia and symptoms, impacting their health and relationships.

Melinda French Gates rips into the sleep habit Bill Gates once loved

Melinda French Gates challenges the glorification of sleeplessness among CEOs, advocating for well-being and balanced work-life.
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Sleep in this weekend - it may help you live longer and avoid heart disease

Sleeping in on weekends can reduce heart disease risk by up to 20%.
Quality sleep boosts fitness and aids weight management.
A consistent bedtime routine enhances sleep quality.

Actually, You Can Catch Up on Sleep

Weekend catch-up sleep may significantly reduce cardiovascular risks associated with sleep deprivation.

Sleep in this weekend - it may help you live longer and avoid heart disease

Sleeping in on weekends can reduce heart disease risk by up to 20%.
Quality sleep boosts fitness and aids weight management.
A consistent bedtime routine enhances sleep quality.

Actually, You Can Catch Up on Sleep

Weekend catch-up sleep may significantly reduce cardiovascular risks associated with sleep deprivation.
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Sleeping in on weekends could cut your risk of heart disease by up to 20%, new study shows

Sleeping in on weekends can significantly benefit heart health by lowering the risk of heart disease in sleep-deprived individuals.
#healthy-eating

8 Eating Habits That Actually Improve Your Sleep

Eating patterns can impact sleep quality and long-term health outcomes by stabilizing hunger hormones and promoting better rest.

The 10 Worst Weight-Loss Mistakes and How to Strategize for Success

Avoid weight loss blunders by setting realistic goals, not skipping meals, prioritizing sleep, not fixating on the scale, and avoiding fad diets.

8 Eating Habits That Actually Improve Your Sleep

Eating patterns can impact sleep quality and long-term health outcomes by stabilizing hunger hormones and promoting better rest.

The 10 Worst Weight-Loss Mistakes and How to Strategize for Success

Avoid weight loss blunders by setting realistic goals, not skipping meals, prioritizing sleep, not fixating on the scale, and avoiding fad diets.
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Microsleep: Causes, Impact, And How to Prevent Dangerous Sleep Micro-Lapses

Microsleep is a common yet concerning phenomenon that can lead to accidents and harm due to brief unconscious episodes.

How America Lost Sleep

Americans are recognizing the importance of sleep for their overall wellness, yet are still struggling to get enough rest.

The Right Amount of Sleep Could Help Prevent This Extremely Common Disease

Not getting enough sleep increases type 2 diabetes risk, especially when combined with unhealthy sleep duration.
#productivity

Poor sleep is costing the UK economy a staggering 40 billion a year

Poor sleep costs UK businesses over £40 billion annually in productivity losses.
Sleep deprivation affects both individual health and the overall economy negatively.

Scientists call for an end to daylight saving time

Clocks change on last Sunday of March in the UK
Daylight savings time can lead to higher illness rates

Poor sleep is costing the UK economy a staggering 40 billion a year

Poor sleep costs UK businesses over £40 billion annually in productivity losses.
Sleep deprivation affects both individual health and the overall economy negatively.

Scientists call for an end to daylight saving time

Clocks change on last Sunday of March in the UK
Daylight savings time can lead to higher illness rates
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How Sleep Deprivation Can Affect Memory

Sleep deprivation can impair short-term memory and make it difficult to form and recall memories.
Extreme sleep deprivation can lead to behavior similar to being intoxicated.

The Bizarre Sex Lives Of These Marsupials Could Reveal Secrets About Sleep

Male antechinuses forego sleep in favor of sex during their final days
Male antechinuses stay active and vigilant during mating season despite getting less sleep

This Tiny Marsupial Gives Up Sleep for Sex, Then Drops Dead

Male antechinus sacrifice sleep to maximize their reproductive opportunities.
Antechinus practice semelparity, a one-and-done reproductive strategy.

How to cope better after a rough night's sleep

Lack of sleep affects various aspects of our day-to-day life, including cognitive function, mood, and immune system.
Chronic sleep deprivation increases the risk of developing health problems such as cardiovascular disease and mental health disorders.

How Your Worst Days Can Shape Your Best Self - Tiny Buddha

Hell Week is a rigorous training program that Navy SEAL candidates endure to test their physical and mental resilience.
Sleep deprivation can have negative effects on mental health and overall well-being.
Chaos and adversity can lead to personal growth and progress.

Hooked on sugar? 3 surprising ways to break the habit for good

Avoiding sugar entirely is impractical and ineffective for reducing cravings. Lack of sleep can lead to sugar cravings due to hormones like cortisol and insulin.

Moms & Dads Share What Age They Think Is Toughest To Parent

Some parenting years feel longer than others due to various challenges and stages.

Sleep and Your Immune System: What You Need to Know

Sleep deprivation weakens the immune system, increasing susceptibility to illness.

Miles and the Mind: Psychological Factors in Multi-Day Ultramarathons

The mental challenges in multi-day endurance events are intensified due to prolonged sleep deprivation, isolation, and boredom.
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