Georgia: Among the Nation’s Most Sleep-Deprived States
Have you ever had those sleepless nights when you’re so tired and worried that you start Googling your symptoms? We’ve all been there. Sleep deprivation is no joke, wreaking havoc on both your physical and mental well-being. When you’re running on little to no sleep, your brain feels like mush, and you can barely function.
Amerisleep, an online mattress company, analyzed sleep data to identify America’s most sleep-deprived states. They utilized Google Keyword Planner to compile a comprehensive list of 96 terms related to sleep disorders and methods to improve sleep. For each combination of sleep-related words, they analyzed the average search volumes over the past 12 months for every state in the US.
These search volumes were then collected and separated by state, scaled by a factor of 100,000, and adjusted based on the state’s population. By ranking the states according to the average monthly search volume per 100,000 people, they aimed to shed light on sleep patterns across the United States. Some of the conditions and keywords that people searched for include sleep apnea, sleep paralysis, sleep deprivation, insomnia, lack of sleep, and other related terms.
Georgia ranks at #6.
The study’s results place Georgia among the top ten sleepiest states in the U.S., with an average monthly search volume of 743 searches per 100,000 residents. “Sleep aids” emerged as the most popular term searched by Georgia residents, according to the study.
The most sleep-deprived states according to the study.
Californians demonstrated the highest level of interest and curiosity regarding their sleep issues, with an average of 805 monthly searches per 100,000 residents. Maryland ranked second among the states with its sleep-concerned citizens, averaging 770 searches per 100,000 residents monthly. New York ranked third on their list, with an average monthly search volume of 765 per 100,000 residents.
The least sleep-deprived states.
According to the study, Montana residents appear to experience relatively few sleep problems, with an average monthly volume of only 480 sleep-related searches per 100,000 citizens. South Dakota follows closely behind as the second lowest on the list, showing a relatively untroubled state with an average monthly search volume of 487 per 100,000 residents. Idaho secures the third spot for experiencing relatively untroubled sleep, with an average of only 515 searches per month for every 100,000 citizens.
Take a look at the complete study here.
5 Surprising Symptoms People Ignore Most When They're Sick
People ignore symptoms when they’re sick for several reasons. Some are simply in denial or scared of what a diagnosis could mean for their lives. They’d rather pretend nothing is wrong than face the truth. And then there are those who just don’t realize how serious their symptoms are. They brush them off as minor annoyances that will go away on their own.
Our busy lives also come into play. We’re so caught up in work and other responsibilities that we put our health on the back burner. It’s like we convince ourselves that we don’t have time to deal with it, hoping the symptoms will magically disappear. Plus, the cost of healthcare can be a huge deterrent. People worry about the financial burden of doctor visits, tests, and treatments, so they choose to tough it out instead.
Talker, a research company, along with OnePoll on behalf of Mucinex, conducted a poll of 2,000 people that revealed the top symptoms people ignore when they are sick. According to their study, around 48 percent of those surveyed brush off symptoms like cold sweats or chills. About 46 percent of people ignore a fever, while the study also revealed that 21 percent of people don’t even acknowledge the presence of green mucus.
Also found in this study is that even though people experience these obvious signs like body aches (46 percent) or a serious cough (19 percent), it takes them two whole days before they finally admit that something might be wrong with them. Interestingly, almost three in five people use the excuse of “it’s just allergies” to explain away their symptoms.
It turns out, one-third would write off a sore or scratchy throat as just allergies, while only 16 percent would acknowledge that they might be sick. Another 14 percent would even go as far as blaming the weather for their discomfort.
“We want to remind people that taking care of their health should always be a top priority, and that includes taking the time to rest and recover when necessary,” Albert So, marketing director of Mucinex, said. “It’s important to understand your body and your symptoms so you can choose the right medication to address your needs.”
Take a look at the complete study here.
These are 5 surprising symptoms people ignore when they’re sick.
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