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Sleep Facts
Sleep. We all want it, we all need it, and we don't think much about it until we have a hard time getting it. But the truth is, a good night's sleep is absolutely critical to how we think, perform at work, handle stress and relate to people.
- 66% of Americans report losing sleep due to stress, with family matters (22%), job worries (19%) and money problems (13%) the primary reasons.
- 63% of women and 54% of men say they experience insomnia at least several nights a week.
- Women report a higher incidence of all the major symptoms of insomnia then men.
- Women experience more daytime sleepiness at least a few days a week (20%) than men (13%).
- 27% of women and 20% of men say they are more likely to overeat on days when they haven't gotten enough sleep.
Sources
1: Better Sleep Council (2003 Stress Survey)
2-5: National Sleep Foundation (2002 Poll)
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