A lot of factors affect the good night sleep and the sleeping pattern of an individual, aside from stress and depression, sleep deprivation can also be caused by your posture during sleep. Lack of sleep can affect you in a lot of ways. According to medical studies, this can get you prone to heart disease, obesity, and high blood pressure, your mood and judgment.
Humans generally spend 1/3 of their lives sleeping. Moreover, it is an activity considered to be just as important as following a healthy diet and exercise. On the other hand, trivia shows that humans are also the only mammal that willingly delays sleep.
True enough, getting proper zzz's is something most of us often take for granted. A shocking worldwide statistic has ranked the Philippines as the fifth country with the worst sleepers, with individuals getting an average of only six hours and 22 mins of sleep. Sleep deprivation in the country affects about 50 million Filipinos, making the problem a national issue.
With sleep deprivation being a real concern in the country, several big names in the industry have jumped into action to help solve the problem.
Among the leaders in the pack are The Philippine Society of Sleep Medicine (PSSM) comprised of physicians and sleep doctors, and the World Sleep Society, an association of sleep specialists focused on advancing sleep health worldwide by encouraging education and promoting sleep-focused research.
Partnering with them is URATEX PHILIPPINES, The Sleep Specialist, the leading manufacturer of innovative sleep solutions. The company has been focused on creating quality sleep innovations like specialized mattresses and pillows that can help improve an individual's rest.Uratex Philippines mattresses and pillows are uniquely designed that help individual to maintain a good posture while sleeping.
As the World Sleep Day being celebrated, an annual event that celebrates sleep importance and tackles issues like better sleep education. These names have been proactive in furthering sleep education and awareness in the country.
Sleep deprivation should be considered a major national issue that should be swiftly addressed. With proper education and the support of thought leaders and action takers in the industry, the country is taking a progressive step towards achieving proper zzz's.
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