THE average Bradford resident is missing out on over seven hours of sleep per week, which follows a concerning national trend.
This means Bradfordians are owed 31.4 hours of sleep each month, which according to a nationwide survey on 2,500 adults by online bed superstore Bedstar, is just below the national average of 32.3 hours.
The survey revealed 31.8% of sleep-deprived Brits repay their ‘sleep debt’ by binge sleeping on weekends.
According to The National Sleep Foundation, ‘sleep debt’ is ‘the difference between the amount of sleep that you need and the amount that you’re getting.’
Some experts argue that there’s no way to ‘repay’ long-term sleep debt but they recommend changing your habits to ensure you get enough rest to live healthily.
They advise sticking to a regular sleep schedule, avoiding caffeine and alcohol (especially before bed), daily exercise, and switching off electronics at least an hour before going to sleep.
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