This Friday, March 17 is an important date in the field of health:it is Sleep Day! If sleeping well is an essential element for everyone's well-being, it seems that the French are not completely satisfied with their sleep routine. Indeed, according to a study carried out by Fitbit, a company specializing in connected fitness and health, and the IFOP polling institute, 9 out of 10 French people consider that sleep is a priority for good health (good point) , but 40% feel they don't get enough sleep. Only 15% say “yes, absolutely to the question "Do you get enough sleep? “, which is rather worrying according to Doctor Picard, pulmonologist and allergist:“[This reality] is particularly true for the working population. You have to adapt your lifestyle to your sleep rhythm, although this is not always easy in our current society ". Remember that sleep has an impact on mood, health in the broad sense, and that it helps to feel good and to fight against weight gain and depression, among other things.
Another important point that was addressed by the study:the quality of sleep. Only 10% of French people describe their nights as "very good[s]", while 68% of them have the keys in hand, explaining that they are aware that regular bedtime and waking times are essential for effective sleep. . But this factor is not everything:" [Respect] other rules of sleep hygiene such as being relaxed at bedtime, avoiding physical stimulation such as sport too late in the evening, or watching television and the smartphone in a dimly lit environment, improves the quality of his sleep “, continues the doctor. To adopt better habits, it is recommended to learn about sleep, and the first step is to know the 4 main phases:light sleep (represents 50 to 60% of the night, allows the body to recover), deep sleep (10 to 25% of the night, ensures the proper functioning of the immune system), paradoxical sleep (20 to 25% of the night, time for dreams and mental recovery) and finally periods of wakefulness, which occur 10 to 30 times per night on average.
“Sleeping a long time is not synonymous with sleeping well. Each stage of sleep plays a different role, particularly in terms of certain hormonal regulations that limit the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes or obesity “, concludes the health professional. For those who use Fitbit, good news:from the end of March, the app will provide personalized information and advice to help everyone improve the quality of their sleep.
And you, do you think you have a healthy relationship with sleep?
