Foundation urges Americans to make time for sleep. Instead of working to live, they are living to work, a shift that has had a profound impact on their personal lives. Adults report spending less time sleeping, engaged in social and leisure activities, and having sex than they did just five years ago. Most Americans say they suffer from sleep problems and when they go to sleep, many sleep alone - even if they are married.
Sleep deprivation continues to be widespread in America.
But respondents say they would sleep more if they believed it would benefit their overall health, safety, and well-being. The good news is that many Americans say they don't want to give up any more sleep in spite of their hectic lives. And they would sleep more if they were convinced it would contribute to their quality of life. The bad news is far too many adults still sacrifice sleep, which is unhealthy and counter-productive. We have our work cut out for us to educate Americans that a good night's sleep is a necessity, not a luxury.