The recession may be officially over but the country is still treading carefully when it comes to finance and investments. Some economists predict it will be years until the economy is back to being as rosy cheeked as it once was with the risk of higher unemployment rates in 2010 on the cards.
All of this takes a toll. According to a survey by a leading insurer, millions of people are losing sleep. One in five of us are not getting enough sleep, losing up to three hours a night because of stress around work. The survey questioned over 2,000 adults and found half of those losing sleep were working longer hours or waking up in the night worrying about work. Those in higher paid professional jobs seemed more susceptible to work stress. Investing in a memory foam pillow and a comfortable bed, as well as adapting healthy sleep hygiene, will help ensure a good night’s sleep.
In fact, investing in sleep if anything will help put you in a stronger position in the workplace ensuring you stay refreshed and alert. Lack of sleep will leave you forgetful, unfocused and unable to cope with stress and slower to react, making you more likely to experience accidents or mistakes. If you are worried about your job, sort out your sleep habits. Investing in comfortable and supportive bedding that absorbs your stress and moulds to your body and neck can help reduce the tossing and turning that will keep you awake.
And the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has stated that the healthiest sleeping position is in fact lying on your back. Sleeping on your back with your head elevated by about ten to 30% is the healthiest position. To achieve this you’ll need a good supportive memory foam pillow. It’s reported sleeping in this position could help blood circulation as well as making it easier to breath. The Academy also says elevating the legs slightly also helps achieve the optimum sleep position. What’s more, if you’re female, consider going to bed half an hour before your partner – the Sleep Research Centre at Loughborough has said women need twenty more minutes of sleep then men each night.
Sleep deprivation can have far greater health problems than fatigue. It can lead to a wide range of problems including depression; some experts believe lack of sleep hampers the body’s ability to combat killer cells that can lead to cancer.
