{"id":366,"date":"2017-04-14T03:56:20","date_gmt":"2017-04-14T03:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bettersleeppro.wpengine.com\/?p=366"},"modified":"2017-04-14T03:56:20","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T03:56:20","slug":"survey-gender-affects-sleep-and-stress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bettersleep.org\/research\/survey-gender-affects-sleep-and-stress\/","title":{"rendered":"Survey: Gender Affects Sleep and Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"

Starting every day with a good night’s sleep is important, but many people struggle to sleep well. The Better Sleep Council conducted a survey to find out how well men and women are sleeping.<\/p>\n

Women Appreciate Slumber<\/span><\/h4>\n

Women struggle the most to get good sleep, but they also see the importance of sleep.<\/p>\n

Stress impacts women’s shut-eye<\/h4>\n

Stress makes sleep hard for everyone, but women in particular are finding themselves wide-eyed over stress.<\/p>\n

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  • 19% of individuals ages 45-64 admit to losing sleep due to stress a few nights per week, but<\/li>\n
  • 26% of women report trouble sleeping at least once a week compared to only 16% of men, making them less likely to get good sleep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Women know sleep matters<\/h4>\n

    They might have trouble sleeping, but women in general think sleep is important.<\/p>\n

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    • 27% of women say sleep is the most important component to their overall well-being<\/li>\n
    • 16% of women would try getting a good night’s sleep to improve their overall wellness<\/li>\n
    • 31% of suburban moms are likely to make sleep a priority<\/li>\n
    • 50% of women with children agree that sleep is the best way to recharge, nine\u00a0points higher than women without children<\/li>\n
    • 45% of women agree they feel most refreshed after a good night’s sleep<\/li>\n
    • 26% of women are likely to invest in a mattress as an in-home wellness item<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      \u00a0<\/strong><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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