Americans lack proper sleep

Americans are only sleeping about six hours and 40 minutes on an average weeknight, which is at least 40 minutes shy of the recommended sleep time, according to a survey of 1,000 participants by the National Sleep Foundation.

A Los Angeles Times article stated Americans are working longer days. Work concerns are also hindering sleep at night, according to the sleep foundation.

A majority of people also attempts to squeeze in family time and alone time, taking away from their sleep.

On average, Americans go to sleep at 10:53 p.m. and wake up at 5:35 a.m.

One-third of participants said they became very tired during work, as some even fell asleep, according to the survey.

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