As Unemployment Rises, a Good Night’s Sleep Is
Hard to Find
Hyland’s. Inc. Sleep Survey Findings in Line
with National Unemployment Rates
(January 13, 2009) – At a time when
unemployment has soared to a 14-year high, it is no surprise that a
lack of shut-eye coincides with a lack of work. In a national sleep
survey conducted for Hyland’s, Inc., a leading provider of
over-the-counter homeopathic medicines, the West and Midwest regions
of the country reported the highest need for more sleep each night.
These same regions, according to the Bureau of Labor, also are
reporting the highest jobless rates.
According to the sleep survey, the
overall economy was reported as the leading cause of stress
nationwide, with several geographic areas reporting a need for more
sleep at night. When asked if they needed more sleep each night, 73%
of Midwest respondents said that additional sleep would be
beneficial. Likewise, of those surveyed from the West, 63% long for
more rest. Interestingly, these regions also have the highest
unemployment rates, with 6.9 and 7.3% respectively. In comparison,
the region with the least need for sleep, the East Coast, also has
the lowest rate of unemployment, at 6.1%.
“With the economy now in a deep
recession, Americans are left with more to worry about, consequently
losing critical sleep,” said Dr. Alcibiades Rodriguez, M.D., Medical
Director of the New York University Sleep Institute and Assistant
Professor of Neurology at NYU School of Medicine. “Those who
experience anxiety and stress are more likely to disturb their
normal sleeping patterns. Stress interferes with the body’s natural
rhythm, inhibiting relaxation.”
In determining their sleep patterns, 18%
of respondents from the West, and 20% from the Midwest claimed to
wake up during the night and have trouble falling back to sleep.
These regions had the highest percentage of this pattern. family.
Hyland’s is working to help people
achieve the rest and relaxation they require with the launch of
their new website,
www.idreamofsleep.com . “The site allows you to monitor your
personal sleep habits and uncover techniques to improve your sleep,”
said J.P. Borneman, Ph.D., Chairman and CEO of Hyland’s, Inc. “We at
Hyland’s recognize the need for quality, natural sleep. We are proud
to offer an effective and safe alternative sleep aid, Calms Forté,
as well as this website to help those facing sleep challenges get
the rest they need for healthy and productive days.”
To create your own sleep tracker and
learn how to get a better night’s sleep, visit
www.idreamofsleep.com .
Full results to Hyland’s, Inc.’s
national sleep survey are available upon request.
About Hyland’s, Inc.
Hyland’s, Inc., a subsidiary of Standard
Homeopathic Company, develops homeopathic formulas with the highest
quality natural ingredients following the strictest standards of
preparation. With over a century of commitment, Hyland’s tradition
of excellence consistently provides quality and integrity in every
product. From Hyland’s Teething Tablets to Hyland’s Calms Forté,
Hyland's cares for your family at every stage of life. Consumers can
trust all Hyland’s products to be natural, gentle, effective and
safe for the entire family.
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