Nowadays, "always tired" has become both a personality trait and a fitting description in everyone's Instagram bio. Between hectic schedules and related stress, non-stop electronic use, and disruptions like snoring, it's no surprise few people are getting the seven to eight hours of slumber needed. Despite being told time and time again that sleep is essential to overall health—logging enough hours helps maintain weight and keeps you focused—35 percent of adults report getting an average of less than seven hours of sleep per day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
