sleep health

Big picture: Dr. Adriana Davis “…one of the easiest things to do is any time of the yearTo improve your overall health, get quality sleep! ”

In the news: Sierra Vista, new research shows humans need more sleep during winter.

The key points here are: Studies show that humans spend more REM sleep in the winter and less deep sleep in the fall.Changes in day length and light exposure during certain seasons can affect sleep duration and quality.

It should be noted that Arizona’s fall and winter are particularly harsh with changes in the sunlight!

Did you know that 34.7% of adults in Cochise County sleep less than 7 hours?

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Doctors’ Views on Sleep Quality and Health

Big picture: “It’s imperative to prioritize quality sleep as an important component of your overall health. It’s very important to take care of your sleep quality in the winter and other seasons. Here are 1 tips for a good night’s sleep.” One is to keep the temperature in your bedroom comfortably cool.. Your body will thank you for that! increase.” Dr. Puja Upal, Family Medicine.

Next steps: american heart association recently added To that “healthy sleep” Life’s Essential 8 Guidelines.

did you know or undiagnosed again Untreated Is sleep apnea one of the main reasons people can’t sleep well? Untreated sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, diabetes, mood disorders, and more. If you are not sleeping well, be sure to discuss it. sleep apnea with your medical team.

male and woman both You may have sleep apnea. (MORE ARTICLES FROM THE SOCIETY OF WOMEN STUDIES)

In Cochise County, 19.1% of adults have depression. Also, 15.2% report poor mental health. Both of these variables are influenced by sleep quality.

What they say:

“Seasonal changes in sleep architecture may influence recommendations on sleep routines. (i) When replicated in healthy populations, this suggests that sleep habits should be adjusted seasonally. will provide the first evidence thatPrimary information)

sauce:

Journal, Frontiers in Neuroscience Published an article: Seasonality of human sleep: polysomnographic data from a neuropsychiatric sleep clinic (read here)

Sleep stats: (CDC)

Between 50 and 70 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic sleep disorder.

33% of Americans don’t get enough sleep.

15.8% of Cochise County residents report poor or fair health.

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