Around 40% of people are getting less than average 7 hrs of sleep every night, reveals Apple Watch data
Sleep plays a very important role in your health as it impacts your metabolism, brain health and heart.
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The study revealed that the average time most participants spent sleeping was under 6 hours and 27 minutes.
How much sleep is really enough? While the answer keeps fluctuating, it is still recommended to get at least 7 hours of sleep every night. But around 40 per cent of people are sleeping less than average 7 hours per night, according to a new study conducted using data by Apple Watch.
As per of the Apple Heart & Movement Study conducted by Apple and the Brigham and Women's Hospital, of 42,000 Apple users that participated for the study, only 31 per cent people were averaging the minimum recommended 7 hours of sleep every night.
Poor sleep can lead to many health-related complications such as dementia, cardiovascular disease, depression, obesity, cognitive decline, blood sugar, cholesterol levels and higher blood pressure.
The study revealed that the average time most participants spent sleeping was under 6 hours and 27 minutes. Around 20 per cent participants only got between five to six hours of sleep each night, with 8.8 per cent sleeping less than 5 hours.
The researchers used the data collected by Apple Watch wearers over the course of a 4-month between February 1, 2022 to June 1, 2022. Around 42,455 people shared their sleep data for at least 10 nights for the study. The study highlighted the difference in sleep during weekdays and weekends as most people, close to 56.6 per cent, stayed up late during weekends and went to bed past 12am.
How To Track Your Sleep And Improve Your Sleep Habits Sleep plays a very important role in your health as it impacts your metabolism, brain health and heart. There are ways you can improve your sleep cycle and get that much needed slumber. Here are a few things you can try:
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Start A Routine The first step to improving your sleep cycle is to set a target bedtime and follow the routine. This will help you realise how much sleep you are getting and help you plan your lifestyle better in order to accommodate enough sleep. Track Your Sleep Previous studies have shown that when people don't measure their sleep, they often tend to overestimate the amount of sleep they get. But with Apple Watch, you can track your sleep and understand your true sleep patterns. Set up Sleep on Apple Watch which helps you create personalised sleep schedules to help meet your sleep goals and improve your health.
Sleep on Apple Watch gives you the option to set Sleep Goals, Bedtime and Wake Up times and Sleep Focus.
'Silent' & Snooze Once the routine is set and the apps are set up, it's important to maintain consistency. However, many times people end up stretching their bedtime by being on their phones or constantly scrolling on social media. In order to fix your sleep patterns, ditch the phone when you get on your bed or you're preparing to call it a day. Put the phone on silent and away from your sleeping place before you hit snooze.
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How To Keep Your iPhone Safe & Protected From Thieves
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When it comes to data protection, many consumers prefer Apple over Android. But a recent report about thieves stealing iPhones and breaking into it has shocked iOS users across the world.
When it comes to data protection, many consumers prefer Apple over Android. But a recent report about thieves stealing iPhones and breaking into it has shocked iOS users across the world.
While eyes may be the window to the soul, our smartphones surely are the gateway to the most sensitive data and information on us that we store in it.
While eyes may be the window to the soul, our smartphones surely are the gateway to the most sensitive data and information on us that we store in it.
And what protects it from unwanted wandering eyes? A simple four-or-six-digit passcode or a lock pattern.
And what protects it from unwanted wandering eyes? A simple four-or-six-digit passcode or a lock pattern.
When it comes to data protection, many consumers prefer Apple over Android. But a recent report about thieves stealing iPhones and breaking into it has shocked iOS users across the world.
When it comes to data protection, many consumers prefer Apple over Android. But a recent report about thieves stealing iPhones and breaking into it has shocked iOS users across the world.
As per a report published by the Wall Street Journal, thieves started spying on the target's iPhone passcode before stealing the smartphone to gain access in order to acquire user data.
As per a report published by the Wall Street Journal, thieves started spying on the target's iPhone passcode before stealing the smartphone to gain access in order to acquire user data.
After getting through the iPhone's lock, these thieves are stealing cash from bank applications, accessing credit cards through Apple Pay and payments platforms.
After getting through the iPhone's lock, these thieves are stealing cash from bank applications, accessing credit cards through Apple Pay and payments platforms.
Once the thieves gain the iPhone's passcode, they can also easily reset the user's Apple ID password from Settings app even if Touch ID or Face ID is enabled on the device.
Once the thieves gain the iPhone's passcode, they can also easily reset the user's Apple ID password from Settings app even if Touch ID or Face ID is enabled on the device.
If you're wondering how to protect your data and keep your iPhone safe, then here are a few measures you can take.
If you're wondering how to protect your data and keep your iPhone safe, then here are a few measures you can take.
When you're in public, cover your screen if you're surrounded by people. Especially when you're putting your passcodes or using instant-payment applications. Rely on Face ID or Touch ID when you're out to prevent snooping.
When you're in public, cover your screen if you're surrounded by people. Especially when you're putting your passcodes or using instant-payment applications. Rely on Face ID or Touch ID when you're o..
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Don't be predictable or basic by using 1-2-3-4-5-6 as your passcode. Use digits that hold a special meaning to you and are something you haven't shared with many. Keep the passcode complex.
Don't be predictable or basic by using 1-2-3-4-5-6 as your passcode. Use digits that hold a special meaning to you and are something you haven't shared with many. Keep the passcode complex.
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