{"id":118437,"date":"2023-09-09T22:01:16","date_gmt":"2023-09-09T22:01:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=118437"},"modified":"2023-09-09T22:01:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-09T22:01:16","slug":"september-heatwave-is-turning-brits-into-zombies-as-many-struggle-to-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/world-news\/september-heatwave-is-turning-brits-into-zombies-as-many-struggle-to-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"September heatwave is turning Brits into zombies as many struggle to sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"
Britain is turning into a zombie-like nation as the September heat is ruining a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n
One in 10 folk are missing out on four hours\u2019 kip every night and 50% will have two hours less shut-eye than normal, research has found.<\/p>\n
Temperatures hit 32.6C on Thursday, making it the hottest day of the year.<\/p>\n
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And Alison Cullen, nutritional practitioner for Avogel, warned: \u201cWhen sleep quality is poor, with several night-wakings, the consequences are immediately felt the next day.<\/p>\n
\u201cNot only do you feel tired, but you are less able to concentrate.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Bedding firm Floks, which ran the study, said: \u201cWe are a nation that has come to accept poor sleep in the summer, especially in a heatwave.\u201d<\/p>\n
Forecasters believe some parts of the country could reach 33C on Friday.<\/p>\n
Alison Jones, sleep expert at mattress firm Sealy UK, said a lack of sleep could lead folk to make poor choices when driving or crossing a busy road that could be life-threatening.<\/p>\n
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She said: \u201cA lack of sleep can lead to negative impacts on your physical and mental health, as it can impair cognitive function.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen attention and concentration is reduced, it is harder to focus on the task at hand.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis could be a work report that could reflect badly on you, making dinner which may lead to unhealthy choices, or perhaps something more life threatening, such as driving or crossing a busy road.<\/p>\n
She added: \u201cSleep deprivation can lead to increased irritability, mood swings, and a reduced ability to handle stressful situations and even everyday tasks.\u201d<\/p>\n
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