Do you get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night?

Research makes it clear that sleep is essential at any age. The National Sleep Foundation guidelines advise that adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep a day.

Some of the most serious potential problems associated with chronic sleep deprivation are high blood pressure, diabetes, heart attack, heart failure or stroke. Other potential problems include obesity, depression, impairment in immunity and lower sex drive. Are you getting your recommended hours of beauty sleep?

Make yourself heard by sending an email to news@platinumbushvelder.co.za or a WhatsApp to 081 579 7000 with the following information before 17:00 on Tuesday 3 August: 

 

• Yes, I get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night, or, 
• No, I don’t get the recommended eight hours of sleep a night 
• The reason for your answer.
• A recent photo of yourself (optional) – that we can publish with your answer.
• Your contact details.

If you do not want your answers to be in the newspaper, just reply to the question: YES/ NO. 
The results of the votes will be published in our next issue. 

PS – You can also give your opinion by commenting on our Facebook post.