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Why Are We All Sleeping Less? The Post-COVID Sleep CrisisSince 2022, something alarming has been happening worldwide: we're sleeping less than ever before. Whether you're in India, the US, or anywhere else, chances are you or someone you know is struggling to get a good night's sleep.The Numbers Don't Lie. Here's what recent research reveals:Indians and Asians are among the worst sleepers globally. A major study tracking over 220,000 people across 35 countries found that Asian nations sleep roughly 30 minutes less than the rest of the world—averaging under 6.5 hours per night. In Japan, over 40% of workers sleep less than 6 hours per night.Meanwhile, 66% of Americans aren't getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep. For teenagers, it's even worse—over 70% get less than 8-10 hour. COVID's Hidden Impact on Sleep. The pandemic didn't just affect our lungs—it fundamentally changed how we sleep.
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“If you’re not sleeping well, you will crave junk. Period.” Poor sleep increases ghrelin (hunger hormone) & decreases leptin (satiety hormone) → overeating → weight gain. Sleeping <6 hours increases calorie intake by 300–400 kcal/day. ✅ Tip: Switc
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