59% Indians get less than 6-hour sleep: Survey
2 weeks, 4 days ago

59% Indians get less than 6-hour sleep: Survey

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A latest survey on India’s sleep pattern found that 59% of Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep, while only half of them are able to make it up on weekends. “59% of citizens surveyed said they are getting less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep daily,” the survey said. The survey, conducted on the occasion of World Sleep Day 2025, which will be observed on March 14 this year, also examined why Indians are not able to get eight hours of sleep. The survey, conducted in 348 Indian districts, found that 72% of people don’t get good sleep because they have to use the washroom once or more during sleep time.

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Survey: Chinese people increasingly night owls
6 days, 11 hours ago

Survey: Chinese people increasingly night owls

China Daily  

By XU NUO | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-22 00:10 Students take a nap at Shuibian Town Central Primary School in Xiajiang county, Jiangxi province, on Thursday. About 80 percent of college students go to bed after midnight, one in four falls asleep after 2 am, and about one in three wakes up after 9 am, according to the survey released …

India’s growing nightmare: Why 59 per cent of Indians get less than 6 hours of sleep
2 weeks, 3 days ago

India’s growing nightmare: Why 59 per cent of Indians get less than 6 hours of sleep

Firstpost  

A survey by LocalCircles, a citizen engagement platform, revealed that nearly 59 per cent of Indians get less than six hours of sleep each night. A concerning new survey by LocalCircles, a citizen engagement platform that conducts surveys and opinion polls on public policy and social issues, shows nearly 59 per cent of Indians get less than six hours of …

Study shows 59% Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep. Here are 10 tips for better sleep
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Study shows 59% Indians get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep. Here are 10 tips for better sleep

Live Mint  

On account of the World Sleep Day on March 14, a Noida-based research agency, LocalCircles' report, shows that 59 per cent of Indians surveyed are getting less than 6 hours of uninterrupted sleep daily. The data also highlights that out of the 15,659 respondents coming from various backgrounds, 39 per cent of people said they are only able to sleep …

Hyderabadis Struggle for Enough Sleep
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Hyderabadis Struggle for Enough Sleep

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Kartikay, a data analyst in a private company in Hyderabad, struggles with catching up with his friends on weekends. As per a study conducted by community forum Local Circles, about 59 per cent of the respondents get less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep daily. The report titled 'How India sleeps' got similar responses for Hyderabadis too, with 48 …

Sleeping single, staying married: The rise of sleep divorce in India
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Sleeping single, staying married: The rise of sleep divorce in India

India Today  

As awareness about the importance of quality sleep grows, a global sleep study has highlighted a silent sleep crisis, revealing that over 70% of Indian couples are opting for sleep divorce - choosing to sleep separately to improve rest quality. The study identified stress, anxiety, financial pressures, mental health conditions, and relationship issues as the top contributors to poor sleep. …

Forget 90-hour workweek debate, THIS agency boss convinces employees to STOP working at 7pm — ‘log off right now’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Forget 90-hour workweek debate, THIS agency boss convinces employees to STOP working at 7pm — ‘log off right now’

Live Mint  

Amid the 90-hour workweek debate and questions about work-life balance, a company is asking its employees to “stop working" by 7 p.m. The minute it hits 7 PM and I see someone talk on the whatsapp group about work, I'm screaming in all caps "LOG OFF RIGHT NOW." 90-hour workweek debate Bajoria's post comes amid the controversy over L&T Chairman …

Can't sleep for 7 hours during weekdays? Study shows sleeping on weekends reduces heart disease risk
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Can't sleep for 7 hours during weekdays? Study shows sleeping on weekends reduces heart disease risk

Hindustan Times  

We all know that getting at least 7 hours of sleep is necessary for a healthy lifestyle. According to a study presented at a recent meeting of the European Society of Cardiology, sleeping in on weekends could reduce your risk of heart disease by 20 per cent. Catch up on the Zzz’s: Research says sleeping more on weekends linked to …

Not able to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expert
11 months ago

Not able to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night? Get better sleep with these 5 tips from expert

Hindustan Times  

Spending too many nights trying to fall asleep — or worrying there aren’t enough ZZZs in your day? “You need to understand what your body needs and try your hardest to prioritize that and not just see sleep as kind of what’s left over of the day,” said Molly Atwood, an assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioural sciences at Johns …

Late night OTT keeps Hyd awake: Survey
1 year ago

Late night OTT keeps Hyd awake: Survey

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Mattress maker Wakefit's survey shed light on sleep habits of Indians revealing trends affecting both sleep quality and daytime functioning. Additionally, approximately 36 per cent of participants revealed going to bed after 11 pm, well past the recommended bedtime, contributing to feelings of grogginess upon waking. The survey revealed a concerning trend of late-night activities, with 56 per cent …

Why sleep hygiene is a pressing issue
1 year ago

Why sleep hygiene is a pressing issue

Live Mint  

From social media memes to increasing The 2024 ResMed Sleep Survey by ResMed shows that people across the world are sleeping for only 6.8 hours on average, indicating a pressing need to address sleep health. Beyond sleep apnea, more than half of respondents hadn't consulted a physician for any of their sleep issues even though almost 70% consider doctors as …

Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit
1 year, 2 months ago

Popular myths about sleep, debunked : Life Kit

NPR  

Popular myths about sleep, debunked Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Sleep has a huge impact on our health. Sponsor Message MYTH 2: One night of sleep deprivation will have lasting effects Enlarge this image toggle caption Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Photo Illustration by Becky Harlan/NPR Your sleep isn't going …

6 tips to achieve optimal sleep in the New Year
1 year, 2 months ago

6 tips to achieve optimal sleep in the New Year

India TV News  

6 tips to achieve optimal sleep in the New Year This new year calls for a renewed commitment to yourself - a promise to better yourself. Prioritise self-care and invest in 8 hours of sleep for a year of productivity fuelled by a well-rested mind and good health. Hence, a promise to self transcends a mere resolution; it's a pledge …

Study of over 220,000 people worldwide reveals Europeans sleep more efficiently
1 year, 6 months ago

Study of over 220,000 people worldwide reveals Europeans sleep more efficiently

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Europeans sleep more efficiently than their Asian counterparts, according to a …

World Sleep Day 2023: 55% Indians Are Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep. Are You One of Them?
2 years ago

World Sleep Day 2023: 55% Indians Are Getting Less Than 6 Hours of Uninterrupted Sleep. Are You One of Them?

News 18  

If you have been tossing and turning all night counting sheep in an attempt to get some sleep, you are not alone. On World Sleep Day, March 17, a survey has revealed that on an aggregate basis, 55 per cent Indians surveyed are getting less than six hours of uninterrupted sleep daily. On an aggregate basis, 55 per cent of …

World Sleep Day 2023: Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation This World Sleep Day
2 years ago

World Sleep Day 2023: Tips to Fight Sleep Deprivation This World Sleep Day

News 18  

As we celebrate World Sleep Day, it is imperative that we recognize the sleep issue that plagues India. Dr Binita Priyambada, Lead-Integrative Medicine, Even Healthcare says, “Sleep deprivation can be due to two causes: difficulty in sleeping- also called insomnia or voluntarily sleeping fewer hours than one should sleep due to lifestyle choices. Studies have shown that sleeping less than …

World Sleep Day 2023: Snoring considered a sign of good sleep by 58 per cent Indians: Study
2 years ago

World Sleep Day 2023: Snoring considered a sign of good sleep by 58 per cent Indians: Study

India TV News  

World Sleep Day 2023: Snoring considered a sign of good sleep by 58 per cent Indians: Study The 2023 Global Sleep Survey by ResMed investigated attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors related to sleep health and its impact on well-being. World Sleep day 2023: ResMed, a digital health and respiratory care company, conducted a sleep survey in India which found that 58% …

Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research
2 years, 1 month ago

Getting good sleep could add years to your life: Research

Hindustan Times  

According to recent research being presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session Along With the World Congress of Cardiology, getting enough sleep can boost your heart and general health--and possibly even how long you live. "We saw a clear dose-response relationship, so the more beneficial factors someone has in terms of having a higher quality of sleep, …

Sleep-deprived America laid bare: Interactive maps show 40% of Hawaiins get less than 7hrs a night
2 years, 1 month ago

Sleep-deprived America laid bare: Interactive maps show 40% of Hawaiins get less than 7hrs a night

Daily Mail  

But the most sleep-deprived was Hawaii, where 40 percent got insufficient sleep Research showed that nearly a third of Americans fail to get seven hours a night America's chronic sleep deprivation problem has been laid bare in a DailyMail.com interactive map based on official data. Ten states with least sleep deprivation Colorado - 26.8% of adults sleep less than seven …

Why 4-day workweeks may be better for your career and health
2 years, 6 months ago

Why 4-day workweeks may be better for your career and health

LA Times  

When employees can slash their traditional five-day workweek to four days, they tend to allocate their new free time to sleep, a pilot program shows, leading to improvement in a variety of well-being and productivity measures, such as life satisfaction and work-family balance. Workers who shifted to 32-hour workweeks logged 7.58 hours per night of sleep, nearly a full hour …

Study Finds Sleeping More Does Not Improve Well-Being
2 years, 8 months ago

Study Finds Sleeping More Does Not Improve Well-Being

News 18  

Depriving ourselves of sleep is never a good idea. A new study by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology finds that the duration of the sleep does not matter for the well-being of individuals rather the quality of sleep matters. However, the increased duration of sleep did not improve the productivity, earnings, financial choices and sense of well-being of the participants, …

How Indians can better their sleep
2 years, 11 months ago

How Indians can better their sleep

Live Mint  

As a response to World Sleep Day last month, sleep brand ResMed did a survey about sleep habits and their impact on the well-being of respondents across the regions of Asia and Latin America, including India. The research revealed that of the 5004 Indian respondents surveyed suffered from insufficient sleep or poor sleep quality, with only 21% of total respondents …

55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping at least 3 nights a week
3 years ago

55% of Indian adults face trouble sleeping at least 3 nights a week

India TV News  

ResMed released the results of its ResMed Asia and Latin America Sleep Health Survey, which looked at overall sleep habits and their impact on respondents' well-being across the region. In India, 81 percent agreed that poor sleeping habits can have a negative impact on one's quality of life and that getting enough sleep is critical for maintaining one's immunity; 53 …

Among Indian Adults, 55% Have Trouble Sleeping 3 Nights A Week
3 years ago

Among Indian Adults, 55% Have Trouble Sleeping 3 Nights A Week

News 18  

ResMed released the results of its ResMed Asia and Latin America Sleep Health Survey, which looked at overall sleep habits and their impact on respondents’ well-being across the region. In India, 81 percent agreed that poor sleeping habits can have a negative impact on one’s quality of life and that getting enough sleep is critical for maintaining one’s immunity; 53 …

How much sleep do you really need?
3 years, 5 months ago

How much sleep do you really need?

Live Mint  

There was a time when Delhi-based Mayank Shreshtha, an IT executive working Gurugram, did not have trouble falling asleep. "Participants reported a pile-up of angry, nervous, lonely, irritable and frustrated feelings as a result of sleep loss," said the study. "These negative feelings and symptoms were continuously elevated throughout consecutive sleep loss days and didn't return to baseline levels unless …

Smartphones main reason for sleep deprivation among Indians
5 years ago

Smartphones main reason for sleep deprivation among Indians

India TV News  

A whopping 92 per cent Indians check their phones just before going to sleep, said a study on Tuesday which revealed that digital services have emerged as a major sleep disruptor, adversely affecting the health of people. Of the 50,000 responses collected for the study, 54 per cent said they indulged in social media and over-the-top platforms late into the …

India 2nd most sleep-deprived nation after Japan: Fitbit
5 years, 4 months ago

India 2nd most sleep-deprived nation after Japan: Fitbit

India TV News  

India 2nd most sleep-deprived nation after Japan: Fitbit Based on aggregated and anonymised user data analysis from 18 countries -- India, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Spain, the UK and the US -- Fitbit said Indians get 77 minutes of rapid eye movement sleep, which is the lowest in …

Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives
5 years, 5 months ago

Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives

NPR  

Working Americans Are Getting Less Sleep, Especially Those Who Save Our Lives Enlarge this image toggle caption ER Productions Limited/Getty Images ER Productions Limited/Getty Images If you often hit that midafternoon slump and feel drowsy at your desk, you're not alone. "If you are a police officer who just had a shooting encounter, it's hard for the brain to feel …

The global average on the time spent on sleep is declining and India is second last on that list: Here's how lack of sleep affects your body
5 years, 5 months ago

The global average on the time spent on sleep is declining and India is second last on that list: Here's how lack of sleep affects your body

Firstpost  

Not sleeping enough occasionally can leave you feeling tired, moody or short-tempered. Sleep statistics According to the recent statistics presented at an international conference organized by the South East Asian Academy of Sleep Medicine and Getwell Hospital in Nagpur, the average sleeping hours per day has decreased globally. Sleeping less: how our bodies pay for it After working hard throughout …

Duration of sleep varies by age, geographical location, gender: Study
5 years, 5 months ago

Duration of sleep varies by age, geographical location, gender: Study

India Today  

A new study has found that the duration and timing of sleep vary depending on age, gender and region where they live. Study methodology In the study, published in the -- Sleep Medicine --journal, the sleeping habits of more than 17,000 adolescents and young adults were monitored for two weeks. "We gained an exceptionally diverse and extensive dataset which provides …

Indians get the best good night's sleep in the world, says global sleep survey
5 years, 7 months ago

Indians get the best good night's sleep in the world, says global sleep survey

India Today  

When it comes to quality sleep, India has astonishingly come on top -- followed by Saudi Arabia and China -- among the most restful populations where people get the best good night's sleep. The Philips Global Sleep Survey 2019 was conducted online by global market research firm KJT Group on behalf of Philips among 11,006 adults ages 18 and older …

Indians get best good night’s sleep in the world: Study
5 years, 7 months ago

Indians get best good night’s sleep in the world: Study

Live Mint  

When it comes to quality sleep, India has astonishingly come on top -- followed by Saudi Arabia and China -- among the most restful populations where people get the best good night's sleep. The survey, conducted online by global market research firm KJT Group on behalf of Philips among 11,006 adults ages 18 and older in 12 countries, found that …

Asians get least sleep due to high cultural demands
5 years, 7 months ago

Asians get least sleep due to high cultural demands

Hindustan Times  

Lack of sleep can lead to many health issues including fatigue, sudden weight loss, dark circles, anxiety, irritability, lack of focus, bodyache, hypertension and the list is endless. According to a new study, researchers have found that young and middle-aged adults in Asia had the shortest sleep duration as compared to others and it may be happening because of the …

Be wary of chronic insomnia
5 years, 10 months ago

Be wary of chronic insomnia

Deccan Chronicle  

Aging individuals or those suffering from obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases often also suffer from sleep disorders. Between twenty and twenty-five per cent of the Indian population has reported experiencing chronic insomnia — an underlying cause of many non-communicable diseases. Chronic insomnia is defined as disturbed sleep that one might experience at least three nights every week for three months …

Be wary of chronic insomnia
5 years, 10 months ago

Be wary of chronic insomnia

Deccan Chronicle  

Aging individuals or those suffering from obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases often also suffer from sleep disorders. Between twenty and twenty-five per cent of the Indian population has reported experiencing chronic insomnia — an underlying cause of many non-communicable diseases. About 20-25 per cent of the Indian population has been found to suffer from chronic insomnia, and a majority of …

Average Briton gets six hours and 19 minutes of sleep a night, study finds
6 years, 10 months ago

Average Briton gets six hours and 19 minutes of sleep a night, study finds

The Independent  

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World Sleep Day: 60% Indians don’t consider ‘sleep’ a priority
7 years ago

World Sleep Day: 60% Indians don’t consider ‘sleep’ a priority

India TV News  

We all know how much sleep is important to us. However, over 60 per cent of Indians feel exercise is the top factor impacting health and well-being more than sleep, finds a survey that highlighted the need for good sleep for better health. The survey, led by Philips India, showed that 19 per cent of Indian adults account overlapping work …

Are you facing trouble in sleeping? Salary might be the reason
7 years ago

Are you facing trouble in sleeping? Salary might be the reason

India TV News  

On the occasion of World Sleep day, a breakthrough study has found a relation between sleep and salary. The India Sleep and Wellness survey, released ahead of the World Sleep Day, was commissioned by Sunday Mattresses and was conducted among 345 working professionals above the age of 25, read a statement. The survey, conducted across Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, indicates …

Work pressure, smartphones keeping Chinese people awake
8 years ago

Work pressure, smartphones keeping Chinese people awake

China Daily  

Many young Chinese people struggle to get a good night's sleep which could be harming their health, according to the results of a major survey published to mark World Sleep Day. The Chinese Sleep Research Society surveyed nearly 60,000 people aged 10 to 45, and found that 91 percent of them reported "not having enough sleep" or "still being tired …

Adults in the UK are under-sleeping by an hour every night
8 years, 11 months ago

Adults in the UK are under-sleeping by an hour every night

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. …

How Britons aren't getting enough sleep
8 years, 11 months ago

How Britons aren't getting enough sleep

Daily Mail  

Britons are missing out on a total of one night’s sleep every week, warn experts. The lack of shut-eye – an average of almost an hour lost every night – could have far-reaching health consequences and there are now demands for national guidelines to confront the problem. Overall the average adult sleeps 6.8 hours a night – almost an hour …

More Than A Third Of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep
9 years, 1 month ago

More Than A Third Of Americans Don't Get Enough Sleep

Huff Post  

SIphotography via Getty Images We spend about one-third of our life doing it, but more than one in three Americans still aren’t getting enough sleep, according to a new government report. In their first study of self-reported sleep length, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 34.8 percent of American adults are getting less than seven hours …

Nearly 40% of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia
10 years ago

Nearly 40% of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia

China Daily  

Almost 40 percent of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia, the China Sleep Research Society says, in a report released ahead of World Sleep Day, which falls on March 21. The sleep time of Chinese adults has dropped at a rate of 0.71 minutes per year since 1900, which means that the current average sleep time for an adult is 1.5 …

Nearly 40% of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia
10 years ago

Nearly 40% of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia

China Daily  

Almost 40 percent of Chinese adults suffer from insomnia, the China Sleep Research Society says, in a report released ahead of World Sleep Day, which falls on March 21. The sleep time of Chinese adults has dropped at a rate of 0.71 minutes per year since 1900, which means that the current average sleep time for an adult is 1.5 …

A quarter of us suffer from 'Sunday night insomnia' and are scared to start new week
10 years ago

A quarter of us suffer from 'Sunday night insomnia' and are scared to start new week

Daily Mail  

A quarter of us suffer from 'Sunday night insomnia' – and it's all down to our fears of starting a new working week. Even commuting causes fretful nights, with 10 per cent of Britons too worried about their journey to work on Mondays to enjoy a proper night's rest, a study has found. A quarter of Britons suffer from 'Sunday …

Yet Another Way Getting Too Little Sleep Affects Your Job Performance
10 years, 6 months ago

Yet Another Way Getting Too Little Sleep Affects Your Job Performance

Huff Post  

Skipping sleep to fit in a few more hours on the job may actually hurt your work attendance in the long run, according to the first nationally representative study to examine the link between sleep and work absences. "Despite the well-known links between sleep duration and health, work disability has been little examined, and this was the first nationally representative …

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