In every single age group beginning at adolescence, women are twice as likely to have insomnia than men are. Work and family stresses, responsibilities, childrearing and hormonal changes are all factors that interfere with sleep. Insomnia can also be a symptom of other problems such as sleep apnoea, anxiety, depression and restless leg syndrome.

Advertisement

Take action:
Stick to the principles of good sleep hygiene: go to bed and get up at the same time every night and morning; use the bedroom for sleep and sex only (no television); eliminate caffeine; have small frequent meals; exercise early in the day.

Seek help if these measures don't work.
 

Print this article

Rate this article Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent

JOBS

Senior Secretary Gauteng - North/Sandton Infrastructure Resource Gauteng - Johannesburg Management Accountant R450,000-500,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - Johannesburg Financial Manager R350,000-400,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - Johannesburg Financial and Project Accountant R300,000-360,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - Johannesburg Financial Accountant R380,000-420,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - Johannesburg SSIS Business Intelligence Specialists (SSIS; SSAS) R350,000-500,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - North/Sandton Financial Accountant R350,000-450,000 Per Annum Cost To Company Gauteng - South Find more jobs Register your CV Post a job