Sleep: Do you get enough?
- January 4, 2011 9:32 AM |
- By POV
By CBC News
Canadians aren't getting enough sleep, according to a new poll commissioned by CBC News that suggests a level of sleep deprivation that could lead to side-effects more serious than grouchiness.
The exclusive poll conducted for CBC News by Leger Marketing found that six out of 10 Canadians get about one hour less than the six to eight hours of sleep experts say most adults need in order to waken feeling refreshed and to perform optimally through the day.
Nearly 58 per cent of Canadians said they often feel tired -- a sign of the nation's sleep deficit.
Hamilton musician Luke Doucet says he has been haunted by sleepless nights, often lying awake in bed for three or four frustrating hours, for the past 25 years.
To see some tips for getting the sleep you need, visit CBC's live right now challenge page.
Is sleep an issue for you? Are you meeting your sleep requirements? Take our survey and let us know.
(This is not a scientific survey. It is based on readers' responses).
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