lack of sleep

A traveler takes a nap as he waits for a ride outside Miami International Airport, Friday, July 1, 2022, in Miami. The Gallup survey, released Monday, April 15, 2024, says that a majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could have more sleep. But in the U.S., where the ethos of grinding and pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps is ubiquitous, getting enough sleep can seem like a dream.

Only 26% of Americans say they get at least eight hours of sleep, Gallup poll says

Associated Press

The survey found 57% of those surveyed agreed that getting more sleep would help, while only 42% said they were getting as much sleep as they need.

Insomnia has become even more common, sleep specialists say, with the rise of "collective social anxiety."

NPR Health

How to get sleep in uneasy times

Patti Neighmond

Many people are struggling with insomnia like never before. Specialists explain why these times put an extra strain on our ability to get needed rest — and what to do about it.

Sleep-deprived teenagers face the greatest risk of accidents while driving at night.

Consumer

Less Sleep For Teens Means Higher Risk For Car Crashes

Nancy Shute

New, young drivers are much more likely to have an accident if they're short on sleep, researchers say. And teenage drivers are far more impaired than adults when facing an equivalent lack of sleep.