Apparently, we’re not getting enough sleep. In honor of National Sleep Awareness Week (March 3-9) the CDC released figures that prove more people are sleep deprived now than they were a decade ago. There are some interesting differences in sleep habits. For instance, Hawaiians sleep best and education decreases the rate at which people get reasonable amounts of shut-eye:
"Those without a high school diploma were about as rested as Hawaiians,
while people who started or completed college education reported at
least one restless night over 75 percent of the time."
"63 percent state they are very likely to just accept their
sleepiness and keep going, while 32 percent are very likely to use
caffeinated beverages when they are sleepy during the day and more than
half (54%) are at least somewhat likely to use their weekends to try to
catch up on sleep."
So, if you live in a tropical climate or didn’t attend college, chances are you’re sleeping better than the rest of us. Having coffee morning at 7:30 probably isn’t helping America’s sleep deprivation problem. Maybe we should all head to bed a few hours early tomorrow night in honor of NSAW.
If your a part of the 32 percent that are likely to perk up with a caffeinated beverage, join us at JP Wine Bar this Friday at 7:30. Get some rest. See you there.
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