Health

Brazilians living the nightmare of sleepless nights

02/04/2013

Most of the population does not sleep well. Many are unable to 'turn off' the Internet

Rio - For many Brazilians, bedtime is a nightmare, revealed study by the Institute of Research and Guidance of Mind (IPOM). Two thousand respondents aged 20 to 60 years, 69% reported having some problems with sleep - from the delay in getting 'clear' until totally clear nights. The research also showed the problems that frighten the Brazilian. Of note was the number of people (28%) who cited the difficulty of "turning off" of electronic stimuli, such as internet, mobile or TV.
 

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The champions of insomnia are still concerns about family and money (50%). According During Myriam, the psychotherapist IPOM, sleepless nights are becoming a chronic problem. "Five years ago, 55% claimed to have problems. Today this percentage grew, so did the mean sleepless nights that went from two or three a week for four or five, "he says.
 
Sleep deprivation causes changes in metabolism, such as predisposition to depression, obesity and diabetes. Furthermore, increases anxiety and irritability and makes the concentration falls. "Who does not achieve restful sleep enters a vicious circle. It gets more irritated and stressed and having trouble going to sleep and relax. "
 
TIPS TO RELAX
To get a good night's sleep, the recomenções are: keep the room as quiet and dark as possible; sleep and waking up at the same times, not to drink alcohol before bed (seem to induce sleep, but the quality of it is not good ), turn off the TV and other electronics 30 minutes before bedtime, make a light snack, and take a chamomile tea or warm milk, relaxing.


Source: The Day - Online

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