Hey Sleep Experts – here's a GREAT radio topic!
According to the survey, 40 per cent of Canadians report feeling grouchy and irritable when they do not get enough sleep. half of Canadians admit lack of sleep affects productivity at work, and six in ten (60 per cent) would take a nap to refresh during the day if they could.
"There are many unknowns about the role of sleep in the body but we do know it is related to cell repair and healing and research has shown that ongoing lack of sleep is linked to serious disease, such as diabetes, obesity and mental illness."
• Almost seven in ten Canadians surveyed have regular routines before turning in, and
• 65 per cent have a regular bedtime.
• 74 per cent claim to sleep less than seven hours a night,
• 28 per cent getting only between five and six hours,
• 8 per cent less than five hours.
Between seven and eight hours are normally recommended, depending on age.
• One in three Canadians would pay up to $500 for a week's worth of restful sleep. Astonishingly, half would choose a sleep-inducing bed over a dream vacation.
IF you are a sleep expert, you can use these stats to get media interviews. MAKE sure that you give credit about the study to wherever you got the info…but then share some solutions!
Sleep is soooo important. It;s amazing how many people have so much trouble with it.
Especially some morning radio show hosts I know who shall remain nameless!
Wayne
