Sleep Awareness Day 2023
Sleep is Essential for Health
Published on March 17, 2023
2 minutes
Did you know?
2 /3 of UK adults suffer from disrupted sleep
41.5 % of the UK adult population snore
Do you feel tired ? Have you been told you snore?
1 every 4 adults is at risk for sleep apnoea.
What are the signs and symptoms of sleep apnoea?
- I snore
- I feel tired during the day
- I have difficulty to focus and concentrate
- I suffer from morning headaches
- I have diabetes
- I have hypertension
- I am obese or gained weight recently
- I am feeling depressed or anxious
If you are experiencing one or more of the statements, why don’t you take a few minutes to take an online quiz. We can help you assess your risk of suffering from sleep apnoea.
Take the test, click here.
Sleep is essential for health. Just like eating well and exercising, sleep is a behavior that is fundamental to one’s physical, social and mental well-being.
Three elements of good quality sleep are:
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The length of sleep should be sufficient for the sleeper to be rested and alert the following day.
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Sleep periods should be seamless without fragmentation
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Sleep should be deep enough to be restorative
Sleep deprivation due to untreated sleep apnea can have long-term negative consequences. Learn more about the importance of early diagnosis and sleep testing.
Our expert team can help you get the sleep you need and deserve.