Did you know any of these interesting facts about sleep?
Sleep is an interesting subject, as humans need it in order to function, but many are behind on their recommended amount of sleep. Most kids seem to try to avoid nap time when they’re young, while teens and adults try to take as many naps as they possibly can. Scientists and researchers have learned a lot about sleep in the past 25 years, and we’ve compiled a list of a few of the most interesting and surprising facts about sleep.
American Kids and Adults Sleep Facts
1. 70% of adolescents are sleep deprived.
2. 48% of Americans don’t get enough sleep- and only 50% try to get the recommended amount of sleep for their age group.
3. 40% of all American adults sleep less than seven hours, while 30% of American adult workers sleep less than six hours.
4. With these statistics, it’s no longer surprising that 1 in 3 Americans doesn’t get enough sleep.
Random Sleep Facts
5. Today, 12% of people dream entirely in black and white, but before color television was introduced, only 15% of people dreamt in color.
6. Deaf people occasionally use sign language in their sleep. When we think about the fact that sleep talking is very common, it’s not surprising that deaf people sign in their sleep.
7. While we all find it hard to get out of bed some mornings, others have it much worse. Dysania is the state of finding it hard to get out of bed and is often a form of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
8. According to The National Sleep Foundation, 15% of the population sleepwalk. You may have heard that you shouldn’t wake someone up while sleepwalking, but that isn’t always the case.
9. While we think most married couples always sleep together, 1 in 4 married couples actually sleep in separate beds, for a variety of reasons.
10. Humans spend ⅓ of their lives sleeping. You’ve likely heard this fact, but it’s worth mentioning again! Sleep is such an important part of our lives, and a good mattress makes all the difference. Take a look at new mattresses from All American Mattress to ensure that ⅓ of your life is spent sleeping comfortably!
Sleep Better With A New Mattress From All American Mattress!
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