If you feel like the pits when that alarm goes off, you're not alone. The fact is, thousands of Arizonans have trouble getting a restful night's sleep. Dr. John Roehrs even goes so far as to say lack of sleep is a widespread epidemic. In an exclusive News15 poll conducted by Survey USA, metro Phoenix residents were asked if they felt tired that day. Some of their reasons included staying up late and working long hours.
Sleep deprivation affects the body physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Headaches are just one of the symptoms of bad sleeping habits. When a person is affected with sleep apnea , he or she actually stops breathing during sleep. Make sure your mattress and pillows are comfortable and provide adequate support. Schedule your day with sleep in mind. That means exercise in the morning, not at night, and avoid caffeine or nicotine after 3pm.