Get more sleep!
Get more sleep!
Rising prevalence of sleep disorders in our society
Official statistics show that 50 to 70,000,000 Americans are afflicted with chronic or ongoing sleep disorders. About 9% to 15% of the US adult population suffers from insomnia
In older adults, however the number suffering from sleep disorders surges to between 40% and 70%
Inadequate sleep is not just about feeling groggy the next day. It has a significant impact on disorders that can be lethal…
1. 15 fold increase in stroke risk.
2. 54% increased risk of heart disease.
3. 2.3 years of brain aging with sleep disordered breathing such as sleep apnea
4. Increased risk of weight gain and type two diabetes do to hormonal dysregulation with sleep deprivation.
5. 30% more likely to develop dementia with sleeping six hours or less per night.
So what can you do about it?
Stay tuned, and we will give you the answers.