40fit Radio

There's a saying that goes "I'll sleep when I'm dead." Well if you don't sleep, you might be dead sooner than you like! We all know intuitively that sleep is very important, and this intuition has been reinforced by the volumes of data coming out of the science community emphasizing the importance of good quantity and quality of sleep. Yet so many of us struggle to sleep well, especially as we age. Coach D offers some tips for improving your sleep habits.   Here's a few interesting statistics according to the NIH: At least 40 million Americans have a chronic sleep disorder 20 million more have trouble sleeping Additionally, people with chronic sleep disorders have a: 15% decrease in testosterone 20% increase in driving accidents 30% increased risk of obesity 45% increased risk of heart attacks 2.5x increased risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome The exact numbers vary by study, but in general humans should get: Adults: 7-9hrs sleep/day Teens: 9-11hrs Children: 11-15hrs Darin's French Bulldog Dozer: 20+