“To put sleep deprivation into perspective, 37% of Americans report they have fallen asleep behind the wheel,” said Dr. Sujay Kansagra, a sleep health expert for Mattress Firm.
Prevent sleep deprivation and take charge of your mental and physical health with these tips from Kansagra:
Nap responsibly.
According to a survey conducted by Mattress Firm on sleep habits, the average person scrolls on his or her phone while lying in bed for more than 12 minutes before shutting down for the night.
The average person gets less than six hours of sleep per night, according to the survey – a far cry from the eight hours most experts recommend.
“Even something as simple as putting on a sleep mask each night, reading in bed for 20 minutes or practicing the same shower routine at the same time every night signals to your brain it’s time to hit the hay,” Kansagra said.
