An online mattress store says their research shows that South Carolina reports the ninth-lowest amount of sleep for residents in the country. The website, MattressInsider.com, says they analyzed data from County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2022 to discover the percentage of American adults getting less than 7 hours of sleep per night on average in each state.
According to the site’s research:
A spokesperson for MattressInsider.com commented on the findings:
“Research has revealed that getting less than seven hours of sleep a night is linked to poor health such as weight gain, increased risk of diabetes, heart disease and depression. Getting 7 hours or over on a regular basis result in better cognitive abilities and a lower risk of health concerns.
The data reveals huge disparities across the US, with 14% more residents in Hawaii reporting less than 7 hours of sleep than in Minnesota.
Improving the length and quality of your sleep is vital for body and brain function, and there are several simple ways everyone can implement into their daily routines. Stick to a sleep schedule; this will help your body adjust to falling asleep at a certain time and waking only when your alarm is set. Ensure your room is cool, dark and quiet; this enhances your body's instinct to sleep. Do not go to bed on a full stomach or hungry; finding the right balance is vital to avoid the discomfort that can keep you awake.
Making sure that you find the time to factor in these routine changes to your daily routine will aid your sleep quality and therefore your overall health.”