Heres why 90% of Americans dont sleep through the night

Sleep is of great importance to overall health, but many people struggle to get quality slumber.In an annual survey by US News, which was released in March, thousands of Americans weighed in on their sleep habits.While the National Institutes of Health recommends seven to nine hours of sleep every night, 58% of people reported sleeping six to seven hours a night.Meanwhile, one in five Americans (20%) reported only getting four to five hours.The survey also found that 25% of respondents use over-the-counter or prescription sleep aids.The largest finding revealed that 89% of US adults wake up regularly during the night.More than one in three (40%) Americans said they wake up often, even if it doesn’t happen daily.Sleep expert Wendy Troxel, PhD — a RAND Corporation senior behavioral specialist and licensed clinical psychologist in Utah — shared a few reasons Americans aren’t sleeping through the night.“Given the stress and uncertainty in today’s world, it is not particularly surprising that a striking number of people are facing trouble staying asleep,” she said in an interview with Fox News Digital.Other health conditions like chronic pain — or sleep disorders such as sleep apnea or insomnia — can also disrupt sleep, according to Troxel.Environmental factors like pollution and rising global temperatures can also contribute to “fragmented sleep,” as temperature can manipulate the circadian rhythm, the expert added.“As part of the circadian rhythm (which regulates sleep-wake cycles among other things), the body’s core temperature naturally decreases at night, signaling that it’s time to sleep,” she said.“A cooler environment facilitates this temperature drop, promoting deeper and more restful sleep.”The recommended temperature for quality sleep is between 65 and 68 degrees Fahrenheit, according to experts.Troxel recommended using breathable bedding, wearing lightweight sleepwear and using fans or air-conditioning to regulate temp...