Sleep is essential for both body and mind, but the time we go to bed can reveal more about our lifestyle than we might think.
A new survey and several international studies have shed light on when it might actually be best to close our eyes.
The average bedtime is 11:18 PM
A survey of 2,000 Americans shows that people, on average, fall asleep at 11:18 PM after starting their bedtime routine at 10:15 PM.
The bedtime routine takes 21 minutes
Participants reported spending an average of 21 minutes getting ready for bed.
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In bed by 10:36 PM, but sleep comes later
Although most are in bed around 10:36 PM, it takes an average of another 42 minutes before they fall asleep.
29 % are delayed by household chores
Nearly a third of those who went to bed later than planned were kept up by household tasks.
21 % stay up because they love the evening
For some, the evening is the highlight of the day, and they consciously choose to stay awake longer.
A study recommends falling at this time
Research published in the European Heart Journal found that the time between 10:00 and 11:00 PM is associated with a lower risk of heart disease.
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It’s a correlation, not proof
The British Heart Foundation stresses that the results show only a statistical link, not proof that bedtime directly affects health.
Staying up very late can harm mental health
A very late bedtime can have negative consequences for mental well-being, as you don’t get enough recovery.
Lights out before 1:00 AM
Experts advise avoiding very late bedtimes and turning off the lights before 1:00 AM.
Generation Z goes to bed early
Young adults in their 20s often go to bed around 9:00 PM and sleep an average of more than nine and a half hours per night.
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Sleep habits may change with work life
Experts note that these patterns can shift when young people enter the workforce, especially if they work night shifts.
This article is based on information from Descopera.ro og The Guardian.
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