CBS News Healthwatch - Sleep

Question 1

Want to live longer? Sleeping like this may help

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sleep-study-live-longer/

Answer 1

• right amount of good sleep each night can play a role in heart and overall health, which could in turn add years to your life. The data also suggests that about 8% of deaths could be attributed to poor sleep patterns.
• sleep impacts many aspects of health, from hormones and metabolism to mental health and memory.
• The qualities they identified include:
• Getting 7-8 hours of sleep a night
• Having trouble falling asleep no more than twice a week
• Having trouble staying asleep no more than twice a week
• Not using sleep medications
• Waking up feeling rested at least five days a week
• CDC - more than a third of Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis.
• The study found that for those who reported meeting all five of the sleep measures listed, life expectancy was 4.7 years greater for men and 2.4 years greater for women, compared to people who met only one or none of the criteria on the list.

Question 2

3 sleep tips to help you conquer daylight saving time

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/daylight-saving-time-sleep-tips/

Answer 2

• Planning ahead and adjusting your sleep schedule before the change to daylight saving time can help your body adapt and reduce the negative effects of the time change.

1. Get on a schedule
2. Use the power of light
3. Maintain overall good sleep habits

Question 3

New survey highlights connection between sleep, mental health

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sleep-mental-health-depressive-symptoms-poll/

Answer 3

• Half of all individuals who reported getting less than seven hours of sleep on weeknights said they experienced mild or greater levels of depressive symptoms, with 21% saying symptoms were moderate or severe.
• And almost two-thirds (65%) of people who said they were dissatisfied with their sleep reported depressive symptoms; 31% said symptoms were moderate to severe.
• The poll also found that nearly 2 in 5 people who have difficulty falling asleep (37%) or staying asleep (38%) just 2 days a week reported mild or greater levels of depressive symptoms.
• In terms of positive correlations, over 90% of adults with good sleep health reported no or minimal depressive symptoms.
• NSF offers some tips for what you can do to improve your sleep, including:
• Establishing a sleep routine
• Avoiding screen time before bed
• Creating a sleep-friendly environment
• Getting light during the day, not at night

Question 4

Napping hacks: A sleep expert’s 3 tips to elevate your naps

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nap-sleep-tips-caffeine-naps/

Answer 4

1. Have a good sleep environ
2. Don’t plan anything for right after your nap
3. Try a little caffeine first
   - 20 min to kick in to dampen sleep inertia effect

Question 5

Good sleep before a vaccine may boost protection, study suggests