March 3, 2011
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By Amanda Gardner
THURSDAY, March 3 (Health.com) — If you’re not getting enough sleep and find yourself waking up tired on a daily basis, you’re not alone. More than one-third of U.S. adults average less than 7 hours of sleep per night, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
That lack of sleep is causing problems during the daytime, CDC surveys found. In one survey, 38% of people said they’d unintentionally dozed off during the day at least once in the previous month. Even more alarming, 5% said they’d nodded off or had actually fallen asleep while driving. Read More
March 8, 2010
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By Denise Mann
MONDAY, March 8, 2010 (Health.com) — Your racial and ethnic background can shape many aspects of your life: the type of food you eat, where you live, and your political views. Now, a new survey suggests that how you sleep and what you do before you hit the hay—whether it’s watch TV, pray, or have sex—varies by ethnic group as well. Read More
October 15, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 15 (HealthDay News) — That snoring in the classroom may be from the teacher, not the students, a new study suggests.
Nearly a fourth of U.S. teachers say they are so sleep-deprived that their teaching skills are significantly impacted, according to a survey of teachers, administrators and support staff conducted by Ball State University researchers. Read More
