Best and Worst Rested Cities in America
Could where you live actually affect your sleeping habits? It may sound crazy, but if you live in "the city that never sleeps" odds are you aren’t getting as much sleep as you should.
Best Rested Cities in America
Are you curious about the cities known for getting the most sleep? According to a recent study, the following cities in the U.S. are best for getting a full night’s rest:
- Minneapolis, MN
- Anaheim, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Raleigh-Durham, NC
- Washington DC
Worst Rested Cities in America
On the other hand, according to the same study, the following cities in America are the least rested:
- Detroit, MI
- Cleveland, OH
- Nashville, TN
- Cincinnati, OH
- New Orleans, LA
So what exactly does that mean? The study was done based on people’s emotional, physical and mental health. So basically, in places where people were happy and had a high quality of life, they were more likely to get a better night’s rest.
Some things that may contribute to a person’s quality of life include income, employment, fitness level and sleep. By evaluating your happiness and quality of life, you can better determine why you may be losing sleep at night. In most instances, it doesn’t necessarily have to coordinate with where you live, but your happiness on a personal level.
Interested in learning more about how lifestyle affects sleeping habits? Consider polysomnography training. You could perform sleep studies that help doctors diagnose and treat sleep disorders. As a polysomnographer, you could be part of a team that improves the quality of life through better sleep whether it’s in the best- or worst-rested cities in America.
