Here are a few numbers recently reported by the National Sleep Foundation:

• 6.9. American adults average only 6.9 hours of sleep a night – less than the 8 hours recommended by most sleep experts.
• 75. That’s the percentage of adults who say their partner has a sleep-related problem. Snoring is the most common complaint, which can be a symptom of sleep apnea.
• 25. Sleep problems affect 25% of American adults in a negative way. While most adults don’t use any sleep aid, 11% say they use alcohol to help them relax. Another 9% use over-the-counter sleep aids and 7% say they use prescription medication.

Proper sleep and restoration are keys to your overall health, and in general Americans don’t get enough rest. Do your best to deduce the source of your daytime stressors and take action to minimize them. Make your bedroom an environment conducive to sleep, including the use of a comfortable and supportive mattress. The Better Sleep Council recommends that your mattress and foundation be evaluated for replacement every 5-7 years.

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