COVID Is Still Impacting, Sleep Habits, Survey Shows.
According to a survey conducted in July by
the Harris Poll, about 18% of respondents say
they get less sleep now than prior to the pandemic. .
According to a survey conducted in July by
the Harris Poll, about 18% of respondents say
they get less sleep now than prior to the pandemic. .
The survey, taken on behalf of The Ohio State University
Wexner Medical Center, found that 19% of respondents
said they struggle to sleep because of stress. .
In 2021, Ohio State's medical center
had 29% more referrals for insomnia
treatment when compared to 2018.
Dr. Aneesa Das, a sleep specialist and professor
of internal medicine, says that stress disrupts sleep
since it can boost heart rate and blood pressure.
It can also lead to upset stomachs and tense muscles.
The survey highlighted another problem:, bad sleep habits.
Those bad sleep habits include phone use
before bed, not keeping a regular schedule
and spending too much time in the bedroom.
Those bad sleep habits include phone use
before bed, not keeping a regular schedule
and spending too much time in the bedroom.
Those bad sleep habits include phone use
before bed, not keeping a regular schedule
and spending too much time in the bedroom.
According to Das, the answer may
be rethinking your sleep habits.
Das suggests a cool, dark and quiet
bedroom that should only be
used for sleep and intimacy. .
Other important steps are keeping a regular sleep/wake
schedule, getting exercise, spending time in the sun
and stopping caffeine consumption after 2 p.m.
Other important steps are keeping a regular sleep/wake
schedule, getting exercise, spending time in the sun
and stopping caffeine consumption after 2 p.m.
Other important steps are keeping a regular sleep/wake
schedule, getting exercise, spending time in the sun
and stopping caffeine consumption after 2 p.m