COVID Is Still Impacting, Sleep Habits, Survey Shows.<br />According to a survey conducted in July by <br />the Harris Poll, about 18% of respondents say <br />they get less sleep now than prior to the pandemic. .<br />According to a survey conducted in July by <br />the Harris Poll, about 18% of respondents say <br />they get less sleep now than prior to the pandemic. .<br />The survey, taken on behalf of The Ohio State University <br />Wexner Medical Center, found that 19% of respondents <br />said they struggle to sleep because of stress. .<br />In 2021, Ohio State's medical center <br />had 29% more referrals for insomnia <br />treatment when compared to 2018.<br />Dr. Aneesa Das, a sleep specialist and professor <br />of internal medicine, says that stress disrupts sleep <br />since it can boost heart rate and blood pressure.<br />It can also lead to upset stomachs and tense muscles.<br />The survey highlighted another problem:, bad sleep habits.<br />Those bad sleep habits include phone use <br />before bed, not keeping a regular schedule <br />and spending too much time in the bedroom.<br />Those bad sleep habits include phone use <br />before bed, not keeping a regular schedule <br />and spending too much time in the bedroom.<br />Those bad sleep habits include phone use <br />before bed, not keeping a regular schedule <br />and spending too much time in the bedroom.<br />According to Das, the answer may <br />be rethinking your sleep habits.<br />Das suggests a cool, dark and quiet <br />bedroom that should only be <br />used for sleep and intimacy. .<br />Other important steps are keeping a regular sleep/wake <br />schedule, getting exercise, spending time in the sun <br />and stopping caffeine consumption after 2 p.m.<br />Other important steps are keeping a regular sleep/wake <br />schedule, getting exercise, spending time in the sun <br />and stopping caffeine consumption after 2 p.m.<br />Other important steps are keeping a regular sleep/wake <br />schedule, getting exercise, spending time in the sun <br />and stopping caffeine consumption after 2 p.m
