Sleep Facts
Sleep is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
- Sleep Determines Quality of Our waking Life
- Alertness, Energy, Mood, Thinking, Productivity, Safety, Health and Longevity
- The Sleeping Brain Promotes Synaptic Growth
- Physical Activity in brain to promote memory, problem solving and creativity (REM)
- Quality of sleep is as important as the quantity of sleep
- For Peak Performance, We MUST invest 1/3 of Our Life in Sleep
Sleep is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
- Sleep Determines Quality of Our waking Life
- Alertness, Energy, Mood, Thinking, Productivity, Safety, Health and Longevity
- The Sleeping Brain Promotes Synaptic Growth
- Physical Activity in brain to promote memory, problem solving and creativity (REM)
- Quality of sleep is as important as the quantity of sleep
- For Peak Performance, We MUST invest 1/3 of Our Life in Sleep
Impact of Quality Sleep Loss
- Drowsiness, Micro sleeps
- Mood Shifts; Anxiety; Depression
- Decreased Motor Performance
- Decreased Cognitive Performance
- Ability to Concentrate and Remember
- Communications and Decision Skills
- Ability to Handle Complicated Tasks
- Productivity and Creativity
Did You Know?
- One Hour Deprivation = 25% Loss In Productivity
- 1 Drink on 6 Hours Sleep = 6 Drinks on 8 Hours
- 6 Hours Sleep or Less = 50% Lower Resistance to Viral Infections
- 6 Hours of continuous Sleep is More Restorative than 8 Hours of Interrupted Sleep
Quality of Sleep: Critical To Women
- Women Have Significant Sleep Quality Problems
- Women Sleep less than Men
- Women have Shorter Periods of Deep Sleep
- More Vulnerable to Partner Movement
- Women are More Prone to Insomnia (53%)
- Menstrual Cycle, Pregnancy and Menopause Impact Sleep Quality
