Sleeping trends for 2019

Sleeping is as natural and essential as breathing. Sleeping is the best form of rest you can get. It refreshes and recharges your body to keep you going.

Unfortunately, sleep continues to elude more and more people. The problem is so bad that the Center for Disease Control has labeled it an epidemic. It is also posing threats not only to the patients but also to the public. More people are falling asleep on the wheel or at work, and sleep deprivation has been associated with conditions such as cancer.

So, how has sleeping changed in the new contemporary, vibrant times?

People are not sleeping enough

The CDC reports that the average adult needs seven-eight hours of sleep every day for optimal performance. Kids and teenagers, on the other hand, need between eight and ten hours of sleep. However, almost everyone in these demographics is not getting enough sleep.

According to The CDC and many other researchers, most people surveyed, including kids and teenagers, report that they sleep less than six hours per day. The elderly sleep for longer, but not as long as ideal. This trend is widespread across the world and especially in the US and the West.

There are many factors to blame for this unhealthy trend. Long working hours are to blame among many adults who need to work more hours to make ends meet. Obsession with digital media is also to blame for all demographics, especially teenagers. In other instances, it may be a case of sleep apnea.

Mattresses: The frontline to combating sleep apnea

A lot of factors are integral to the quality of sleep one gets. The mattress – the surface on which you lay down – is at the top of the list of these factors.

The mattress on which you sleep should be soft, tender, and comfortable or else you will be tossing and turning all night long. This will depend on factors such as build (spring or memory foam), technique, technology, fabrics, and so much more. To this end, it is important to have an idea of which factors to consider when shopping for that ideal mattress. 

When looking for the ideal mattress that will get you sleeping like a baby, look no further than Casper-Mattresses. One of the leading mattress merchants, and stocks nothing but the best quality mattresses. Their mattresses are defined by quality and customised support. They come in a variety of makes to suit your needs and preferences. They also come with a hand-made, breathable cover that further boosts the tenderness and comfort against your skin for a better sleeping experience. Furthermore, these covers are removable and can hence be easily washed and maintained.

Casper delivers its mattresses in neatly packed boxes one-four days After ordering. They also come with a ten-year warranty and 100-days, no-strings-attached return policy. The pillow accessories are also of the finest quality. Best of all, however, all mattresses are affordable.

Sleeping medicine is becoming increasingly popular

People know they need to sleep, and those who find it difficult to do so regularly are seeking help in a variety of forms. One of the most popular options for most of these people is sleeping medicine.

Sleeping medicine is designed to trigger the release of hormones required to induce sleep. There are numerous brands of sleeping medicine. The medicine is mostly effective, but there have been growing concerns over its side effects. For instance, some sleeping drugs may last in the bloodstream for longer than intended, thus inhibiting one’s senses and efficiency.

Holistic medicine is gaining popularity too

Holistic medicine is gaining popularity not only in sleeping disorders but health in general. It has been touted as effective and safer than conventional medicine, and it certainly is when it comes to sleep apnea.

Holistic medicine takes a variety of approaches when treating sleeping apnea. It takes into consideration factors such as environment, setting, lighting, positioning, and so much more when identifying external factors that may be inhibiting sleep. It also goes further to consider solutions such as diet, lifestyle, and more. In some cases, medication may be prescribed. It is easy to see why many people are turning to holistic medicine as benefits go far beyond sleeping.

Daytime naps are a thing now

More and more people are dozing off during the daytime, and they are doing so intentionally in a new growing trend that NBC has referred to as a “power nap”.

Dozing off at work would have gotten you a stern warning or worse several years ago. Today, however, some companies such as tech giant Google are urging their employees to go on and take a nap or a stroll; anything to make them feel refreshed and energized. This surprising trend has been inspired by the recognition of the importance of sleep (or resting in general) as mentioned earlier.

Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to sleep during the day let alone get enough sleep for one night.

Technology is making its way into sleeping

Technology has crept its way into virtually everything, including the way we sleep. It has done so with good intentions and good results. A myriad of technologies are helping people fall asleep more easily, quicker, and for longer.

Perhaps the most popular technology trend in sleeping is keeping track of how long we sleep; just as we are keeping track of how many steps we take and our heart rate. This has been made possible by wearable technology such as smartphones and apps like Sleep Cycle. It is helping people get an idea of their sleeping habits and adjust for health purposes. To this end, sleeping has been recognized just as vital as exercising among health enthusiasts, according to an article on NBC.

Sleeping accessories such as mattresses are also utilizing technology to offer features such as automatic massage. There are also emerging technologies to help with snoring and tossing for better sleeping.

More people are talking about it

Sleep apnea is not a new condition. However, it has always been brushed off as insignificant and temporary. It was not until a couple of years ago that it was recognized as a serious condition, and recently that the CDC classified it as an epidemic. Now everyone is talking about it: health and wellness coaches, doctors, employers, and many people in related fields.

Health experts are especially vocal about sleeping apnea. They have associated this condition to more threatening conditions such as depression, heart disease, and cancer, among others. They have also warned that lack of sufficient sleep is a danger to the public. For instance, there are concerns that accidents caused by people sleeping behind the wheel are on the rise. There are concerns that this condition may also lead to industrial accidents.

Health and fitness coaches are also advocating for more sleep. They have apparently linked lack of sleep to a variety of conditions such as obesity and accelerated ageing. Employers are also recognizing the benefits of sleeping and linking them to better performance and creativity at the workplace.

All this talk about the importance of sleeping promises to spark action and come up with solutions to the prevalent sleep apnea. To this end, drug makers and manufacturers of sleeping accessories such as mattresses are also upping their game in a bid to induce better quality sleep.

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