The Importance of Sleep
Sleep is one of the three pillars of health, alongside nutrition and exercise. The World Health Organization recommends 7-9 hours of sleep per night. However, hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffer from insomnia, affecting about 10-30% of the global population.
What is Insomnia?
Insomnia can be categorized in several ways:
1. By Duration:
- Chronic Insomnia:Lasts for more than three weeks or a month.
- Transient Insomnia:Lasts less than a week.
- Short-term Insomnia:Lasts between one week and three weeks.
2. By Symptoms:
- Difficulty Falling Asleep (Onset Insomnia):Takes more than 30 minutes to fall asleep.
- Difficulty Staying Asleep (Maintenance Insomnia):Frequent awakenings or trouble staying asleep, with wake periods often lasting more than 30 minutes.
- Early Morning Awakening (Terminal Insomnia):Waking up too early and being unable to fall back asleep.
Causes of Insomnia
According to the 2024 World Sleep Day survey, 59% of people experience insomnia symptoms, with 60% of these individuals being born in the 1990s. Several external factors contribute to insomnia, including the use of mobile phones, caffeine, and alcohol. Additionally, many young people stay up late to enjoy the night after a long day of work. Psychological or physical factors, such as work stress or depression, can also lead to insomnia.
Consequences of Insomnia
While often seen as an inconvenience, long-term insomnia can negatively impact your health, leading to physical and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, irritability, memory problems, and cognitive impairments.
How to Prevent Insomnia
Adopting good sleep habits is crucial. Avoid eating large meals, consuming alcohol, or drinking caffeinated beverages before bed. Refrain from using electronic devices like phones or computers half an hour before sleeping. The quality of your bedding can also affect sleep. At FADFAY, we offer hypoallergenic bedding materials to help our customers achieve better sleep.