This Is An Easy Fix, So Why Suffer?

Published: Tue, 07/28/15

Are You Sleep Deprived?
by Dr. Craig A. Maxwell

Today, many of us spend our time multitasking; jumping from one task to another on our smartphone, tablets and laptops. When you add this work and technology overload to family responsibilities, keeping up with fitness and sports activities, and spending social time with friends, it’s no wonder so many in the U.S. are sleep deprived.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 37% of adults in the U.S. sleep less than seven hours each night. That’s one in three people that aren’t getting a full night’s rest. In fact, the National Institutes of Health estimates that between 50 to 70 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic sleep disorders and intermittent sleep problems that can significantly diminish health, alertness, and safety.

Even if you’re averaging less than six hours of sleep each night and performing well during the day in activities at work and home, the National Sleep Foundation cautions that sleeping less than seven hours per night can be dangerous to your health; putting you at risk for heart disease, obesity, mood disorders and several other health issues.