327. Almost half of adults have problems with sleep
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
More and more adults are struggling with their sleep, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. Researchers analyzed sleep data on over 9,000 Americans aged 20 and older. When looking at sleep debt – or the difference between the amount of sleep you need versus what you get – they found that 30 percent of adults have one hour of sleep debt per night. Roughly 10 percent have a two-hour sleep debt. And almost half of the adults noted what sleep experts call social jet lag – or a difference between someone’s natural biological clock and the hours required at their jobs and schools.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
