Americans Aren't Sleeping Well. Here's The Reasons And How To Fix It

According to a new survey of 12-hundred U.S. adults, 20% say they “rarely or never” wake up feeling well-rested.

The survey reveals Americans’ sleep habits and some of the top sources of sleep struggles:

• Close to half (43%) have experienced insomnia in 2023 and 17% have suffered from sleep apnea.
• The biggest concerns that are keeping people up at night are exactly the same as last year, except for number five, which was the Russia-Ukraine war. This year’s top bedtime worries are:
  • The increase in the cost of living
  • The pandemic
  • Gun violence
  • Climate Change
  • The 2024 presidential election
• The worst sleep habits that disturb sleep are:
  • Going to bed at inconsistent times
  • Looking at screens in bed
  • Eating too much before bed
  • Falling asleep with the TV on
  • Staying up all night
• A third of respondents don’t sleep in the same bed as their partner because of differing sleep preferences, which is known as a “sleep divorce.”
• Another popular sleep trend is “Scandinavian sleeping,” which is when a couple shares a bed, but each partner has their own bedding instead of sharing.
• While 59% of adults still share blankets with their partner, 41% are practicing the Scandinavian sleeping method.